The Manchester Grammar School A GSG School
- The Manchester Grammar School
Old Hall Lane
Manchester
M13 0XT - Head: Dr Martin Boulton
- T 0161 224 7201
- F 0161 257 2446
- E general@mgs.org
- W www.mgs.org
- A mainstream independent school for boys aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Manchester
- Pupils: 1,427; sixth formers: 385
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £15,180 pa
- Open days: September, November and May
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- ISI report: View the ISI report
- Linked schools: The Manchester Grammar School Junior School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
MGS undoubtedly lives up to its motto,'Sapere aude' (Dare to be wise). There is a real love of learning here and the boys we met were clearly... We were impressed by the boys' obvious enthusiasm for languages. School boasts over 250 societies, pupils are encouraged to follow their interests with plenty of opportunities to start and lead their own. Sporting excellence is a byword but not at the expense of inclusivity. ‘Our philosophy in sport is that every boy can develop as a sportsman irrespective of ...
What the school says...
The Manchester Grammar School is one of the UK's top independent schools for boys aged 7 to 18, with a global reputation for academic excellence.
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Curricula
Cambridge Pre-U - an alternative to A levels, with all exams at the end of the two-year course.
Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
Fencing
What The Good Schools Guide says
High master
High master since 2013, Martin Boulton, BSc, PhD. Was a sixth form pupil at MGS under the assisted places scheme and went on to study engineering at the University of Nottingham. From there he worked first for mining company De Beers and then accountants Arthur Anderson. Returned to Manchester and did a PGCE at the age of 30. Taught physics and rugby at Sherborne as well as being a house master, thence moving to Westminster School in 2001 where he ultimately became under master. He describes his own experience at MGS as, ‘entirely transformational thanks to the knowledge and enthusiasm of my teachers’. He remembers a three week trekking expedition very fondly and it is clear he sees this and the myriad other co-curricular activities as integral to the school’s offer. He speaks...
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Overall school performance (for comparison or review only)
Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
The Manchester Grammar School admits pupils solely on the basis of their academic ability. Entry at 9 and 10 consists of internal assessments (no examination) and entry at 11 is assessed by performance in our entrance examination. Amongst those pupils are a number each year with specific learning difficulties both diagnosed and undiagnosed. Parents of candidates with a diagnosis are strongly encouraged to declare it prior to admission so that requirements and provision can be discussed and fully understood. Conditions routinely accommodated include autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger's; dyslexia, dyspraxia and related conditions; Tourette's syndrome and related conditions; ADD and ADHD; visual and hearing impairment; mobility restriction. Pupils with specific learning difficulties are accommodated in normal classes subject to reasonable adjustment and supported outside the classroom by Year Group Tutors, Form Tutors and the School Medical Services, all under the guidance of the Learning Support Department. A very small number of pupils receive support in the classroom. The Learning Support department comprises Head of Learning Support and learning Support Specialist. Facilities are available for screening and support for a wide range of needs. External specialists are available where appropriate and specialist tuition for pupils with specific requirements can be arranged. As an institution we are philosophically predisposed to do all we can, to make a Manchester Grammar School education accessible to all pupils who can benefit from it.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | Y |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | Y |
| Dyslexia | Y |
| Dyspraxia | Y |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Preparatory School | 2023 | 8 | |
| Greenbank Preparatory School | 2023 | 2 | |
| Hale Preparatory School | 2023 | 4 | |
| Lady Barn House School | 2023 | 18 | |
| The Manchester Grammar School Junior School | 2023 | Majority to the senior school | |
| The Ryleys School | 2023 | 5 | |
| Wilmslow Preparatory School | 2023 | 1 |
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