Our Aims & Values
Manchester High School for Girls was founded in 1874 "To impart to the girls the very best education which can be given and to fit them for any future which may be before them." Today, the School maintains these guiding principles by encouraging each individual pupil to achieve educational excellence over a broad range of subjects and to develop an awareness of her own value and sense of responsibility towards others.

Our History
At Manchester High School for Girls, we are proud of our history. Our school archive is one of the most extensive in the country, attracting a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and containing material from the mid-19th century to the present day...

Policies

Parents who require details of any policies / procedures listed below should request a written copy from the Head Mistress's Secretary:

Admissions policy

Anti-bullying policy

Behaviour Management policy: Code of Conduct / Reward Sanctions

Complaints procedure and details of the number of complaints received in the most recent school year

Curriculum policy

Policy for health and safety on school visits

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities policy (including support for English as an additional language)

Staff - information about the number of staff and a summary of their qualifications

Please click on the link below to view or download a pdf version of the School's child protection policy.

Child protection policy

Why Choose Manchester High?
At Manchester High School for Girls your daughter will receive the best education for life. From the age of four every girl at Manchester High is guided, cared for and taught how to get the most out of her life...

Girls Who Go It Alone Outperform Co-Education Pupils
Girls attending single-sex schools far outperform their contemporaries in mixed education, an analysis of government data has found. Click here for full article from The Sunday Times (14.09.2008)