How to Join Sixth Form

Admissions

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We are delighted that you are thinking of joining the Sixth Form at MHSG.

Sixth Form Admissions

The Sixth Form at Manchester High School for Girls offers the opportunity to specialise in subjects you are passionate about, develop leadership skills and prepare for life beyond school. It is a place of firsts, where students take steps into greater independence, experience advanced study for the first time and begin shaping their future ambitions.

We warmly welcome applications from students of all backgrounds—whether joining us from independent or maintained schools or relocating from overseas. At Manchester High School for Girls, we seek individuals who demonstrate curiosity, potential, and a genuine love of learning who will flourish in our vibrant community and embrace the exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities available here.

We welcome applications for September 2026 entry.

Admissions Platform

How to Apply

Applications for September 2026 should be made online via our Online Admissions Platform. Reference requests for predicted grades will be made to current schools.

Entry Requirements

At least grade 7 or above at GCSE in the subjects you wish to study
Good passes in English and Mathematics
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 7 or above
Applicants wishing to study a Science subject must have grade 7 or above in Mathematics

Scholarships and Bursaries
A limited number of scholarships and bursaries are available for girls entering the Sixth Form. Awards are made at the discretion of the Head Mistress and are based on GCSE results and, for bursaries, household income.

Admissions Platform

Register
Visit us
Apply
What we look for
Assessment
Offers

Register your interest

Create your online account to register your interest on our online application portal and book your place at one of our Open Events listed below.

Online Application Portal

Sixth Form Open Evening

5pm-8.30pm

September 24, 2026

Senior School Open Evening

6pm-8.30pm

October 15, 2026

Whole School Open Morning

9.30am-12.30pm

November 14, 2026

Working Day Tours

10am-12.30pm

November 20, 2026

Visit MHSG

We encourage you to visit our Sixth Form and Senior School, taking in a tour of our incredible spaces with our students and chatting to our dedicated staff. You will also hear from our Head Mistress Mrs Helen Jeys and Director of Sixth Form, Mr Robert Crumpton about what makes MHSG so unique. Please register your interest to find out more.

Online Application Portal

Apply

Use the online portal to apply for a place. Applications should be received by Spring 2026 be invited for interview before GCSE examinations begin.
The admissions team will make a reference request from the applicant’s current school as part of the application process. The reference would require predicted grades.

We welcome applications from students who expect to achieve:

At least five GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including good passes in English and Mathematics
At least a grade 7 at GCSE in the subjects you wish to study at A-level
If you studied Double Award Science at GCSE, you will need a grade 7 or above in Mathematics to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics in our Sixth Form.

Online Application Portal

What we look for

We look for Sixth Form students who are curious, motivated, and eager to contribute to the wider life of the School. We value independent thinkers who are ready to embrace academic challenge and take ownership of their learning. Meeting our entrance requirements shows that you have a strong foundation for success. With the right mindset and commitment, you’ll thrive in our dynamic and supportive Sixth Form environment.

We offer scholarships for Music and limited financial assistance (bursaries) for students joining us for Sixth Form. You can apply for these in online application portal.

Online Application Portal

Assessment

Applicants who are expected to meet the entry criteria will be invited for interview with the Head Mistress and the Director of Sixth Form. Interviews usually take place during the Spring and Summer terms in 2026.

Music Scholarships

Applicants who have applied for a Music Scholarship are expected to have achieved ABRSM Grade 7 standard or above on at least one instrument, plus strong general musicianship. A second instrument does not need to be at the same standard. A good singing voice is an advantage.

Candidates invited to audition will:

Perform two pieces of their choice (one may be on a second instrument plus voice)
Complete aural tests and one piece of sight-reading on their chosen instrument
Take part in a short discussion about their musical experience

*Scholarships are a percentage of fees and are not a fully funded place.

Guidelines for Infant assessments

Offers

Offers are emailed to applicants soon after interview. All offer holders are invited to a Sixth Form Induction Form in June 2026. Once GCSE results have been received, we will confirm your offer. Offers need to be accepted in the online application portal as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to Year 12 at the start of September.

A limited number of academic scholarships may be awarded for excellence in GCSE performance, at the discretion of the Head Mistress.