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Empowering girls since 1874
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.
Three of Manchester High's Year 10 pupils, Ella Hampson, Hawa Dar and Olivia Hall, scooped the prize for 'Best Sporting Initiative 2019' at the UKFast Community and Education Awards on 16th July.
The end of the 2018/2019 academic sees our beloved Teacher of Food and Textiles, Mrs Jan Fordham (née Sidebottom), retire after an incredible 41 years of service to Manchester High School for Girls.
House honour was at stake as girls took to the track for their annual Sports Day competitions.
After an extensive search and recruitment process, the Governors have appointed Mrs Helen Jeys as the 11th Head Mistress of Manchester High School for Girls.
Soaring temperatures didn’t stop members of the Manchester High School for Girls community breaking out the black tie on Saturday 29th June for the School’s Bursary Ball at The Principal.
Girls in the Preparatory Department celebrated Chinese culture on Thursday 20th June as they welcomed guests from the Chinese Consulate in Manchester to their Mandarin Day.
Isabella Taylor-Stokes in Year 7 is celebrating an eagle of golfing wins.
Members of Manchester High School for Girls’ football team were invited to the National Football Museum to witness the unveiling of the new Lily Parr statue on Monday 3rd June.
Admissions
The School operates an equality policy and all girls are considered on merit.
The information on this website is a summary of our admissions policy for entrants. Full policies for the Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form are available on request from the Registrar. Please contact the Registrar for further information or enquire online.
“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
"Pupils are encouraged to blow their own trumpet - and each other's...They're building a sisterhood here."
-The Good Schools Guide
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