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Careers & Futures

Sixth Form (16-18)
Five people in suits walking on a bridge. - from Manchester High for Girls

The vast majority of our students gain places on competitive university courses of their choice, with a significant number achieving places at Russell Group institutions including Durham, LSE, St Andrews, Manchester and Imperial.

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Along with university courses, some students choose to go on to study Music, Drama or Art at a conservatoire, drama school or art college. We also support students who opt for degree apprenticeships, and each year we have students who apply internationally, including to universities in the USA, Europe and beyond.

Career and Higher Education support is offered to each student via the Careers Department and our team of skilled Higher Education advisors. A structured programme of support begins in the Junior Sixth and continues until their destinations are confirmed at the end of Senior Sixth. We also support students who choose to take a gap year and apply to university or employment once they have left MHSG.

A focused Oxbridge programme, including extensive interview practice and guidance on admissions tests, supports students aiming for Oxford and Cambridge, and the Aspire Club in Junior Sixth develops skills in critical thinking and communication for all those aspiring to top universities.

UK map with student results and destinations - from Manchester High for Girls
Visual showing student grades and university destinations across the UK.
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Futures Fair

Every other year, we host the Futures Fair, where a range of professions and Higher and Further Education providers are represented. This event is open to students in Year 9 and above and is always very popular.

Advice on preparing CVs and application letters, as well as interview techniques, is offered in our Well Being lessons.

Current students also have the opportunity to engage with speakers and mentors or enrol on work experience placements with the help of our extensive alumnae network.

We are enormously grateful to our former pupils who are willing to provide careers support to current students and those that are starting out in the workplace, including by participating in Careers and Higher Education presentations to our Sixth Formers and younger pupils.

We are committed to ensuring that Manchester High pupils are aware of the breadth of opportunities available to them, and that they feel supported as they pursue excellence within their chosen fields.

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Project Pankhurst

This mentoring scheme is designed to help Sixth Form students prepare for life beyond school, pairing them with accomplished alumnae. It is a forward-looking initiative, not simply about helping students go on to succeed in their university course of choice, but also preparing them for the world of work. The scheme enables students to connect with a former pupil who will mentor them through making professional decisions, securing work experience placements and more.