Empowering Girls since 1874
An independent school for girls aged 4-18
Manchester High School for Girls offers students a vibrant atmosphere and a strong sense of community. In such a supportive environment, each girl feels happy, cared for and valued as an individual.
At Manchester High School for Girls, we love to showcase our school to prospective families but the ongoing pandemic has meant that there have been fewer opportunities to do this over the last twelve months.
More and more students at Manchester High School for Girls are discovering the opportunities that STEM subjects provide and, each year, the number of students applying to take part in the Industrial Cadets Gold Project at MHSG is increasing.
Today we said a fond farewell to two ‘living legends’ who, between them, have worked at Manchester High School for Girls for more than 60 years!
This Saturday, Manchester High student, Evie, will be representing Great Britain in the Artistic Swimming Technical Team at the Junior European Championships in Malta!
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16 year old Manchester High student, Hannah, has become one of the youngest females in the UK to fly solo in a plane less than 12 months after her first flying lesson.
Maysa has been named as the winner of the Year 9 IVYticulation art competition for her fantastic presentation on The Starry Night painting by Vincent Van Gogh.
Congratulations to Shuk-na who has won our annual Year 8 Public Speaking Competition.
Today, staff and students have been celebrating Daniella Day - an event which takes place annually in memory of much-loved student, Daniella Sciama, who tragically died in 2013.
As part of our Future and Careers programme, students at Manchester High School for Girls are given the opportunity to learn about a diverse range of industries and vocations. During their Junior 6 year, they are encouraged to apply for the Engineering Education Scheme run by EDT (Engineering Development Trust) which sees a team of six students from school working on a project with an engineering company.
Open Events
Visiting the School and meeting the girls is the best way to find out what makes Manchester High so special.
Open Events for our Preparatory Department, Senior School and Sixth Form are held throughout the Autumn, but there are opportunities to visit all year round.
“Manchester High School for Girls is an incredibly positive community. It promotes hard work, ambition and seriously clever women with a light touch. Its pupils leave the school with the world at their feet but also knowing how to support their friends, take care of themselves and have fun.” – The Good Schools Guide
"Exam results are consistently jaw-dropping."
-The Good Schools Guide
The achievement and personal development of pupils is excellent.
Independent Schools Inspectorate, November 2019
Editor in Chief, Glamour
Class of 1992
Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers
Class of 1984
Vice President, Facebook (EMEA)
Class of 1987
Host of Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, Author, Broadcaster and Journalist.
Class of 2003
Editor-at-Large, The Guardian
Class of 1998
Founder of YourCash Europe and investor on BBC2’s Dragons’ Den
Class of 1977
Head Mistress: Mrs Helen F Jeys