This is a School of Firsts.

An independent school for girls aged 3-18 in Manchester

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Exam Results & University Destinations

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The First Academic Girls’ School in the North

History & Archive

Historical Firsts

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First female helicopter pilot in the British Army

Rose Dummer (née Ashkenazi), began flying in 1993. Class of 1985

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First female solicitor in England

Carrie Morrison, qualified in 1922. Class of 1907

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First female Chief Cashier of the Bank of England

Merlyn Lowther, in post 1999 to 2003. Class of 1972

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First female Bishop of the Church of England

Libby Lane, consecrated in 2015. Class of 1985

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First female LLB graduate of Manchester University

Christabel Pankhurst (daughter of famous suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst), graduated in 1906. Class of 1897

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First female Surgeon Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy

Suzanne Porter, Class of 1989

…and Brand New Ones.

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Our Entry Points

Pre-School 3+

Pre-School 3+ Read more

Two young girls in school uniforms sit at desks. - from Manchester High for Girls

Prep School 4-11 Read more

Students in uniforms outside. - from Manchester High for Girls

Senior School 11-16 Read more

Five people in suits walking on a bridge. - from Manchester High for Girls

Sixth Form 16-18 Read more