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Manchester High School for Girls Preparatory School

Independent school · Manchester, M14 6HS
  • Primary/prep
  • Girls
  • Ages 4-11
  • From £13,518 pa
  • 250 pupils
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This is a lovely prep school. Academic certainly and without the flashy facilities that some boast but nurturing, encouraging and supportive, helping each girl achieve her potential. One of the happiest and most effervescent schools we have visited.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
250 ·
Religion
Non-denom
Fees
£13,518 - £13,590 pa
Local authority
Manchester City Council
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Headteacher

Head of the Preparatory Department

Mrs Samantha Gibbons

Since 2021, head of school, Sam Gibbons. A late entrant into the profession after a career working in computer sales. Manchester born and bred she comes from a family of teachers. Educated at Wilmslow Grammar School and with a BA honours in education

Entrance

For entry into reception candidates have a one-to-one assessment with a teacher as well as working in small groups with other girls. At five plus they will also do assessments in reading, mathematics and English. A current head’s report will be

Open days
Prep Open Morning: March; Whole School Open Morning: November; Preparatory Experience Days: November

Exit

The head of school says that every girl admitted to the prep will have a place in the senior school with a couple of caveats. If they feel a girl would not thrive in the senior school supportive conversations will be had to help find a more suitable

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Teaching & learning

17
Average class sizes

Pupils

250
Number of pupils

Money matters

No scholarships or bursaries in the prep.

Fee information
£13,518 - £13,590 pa

Our view

Manchester High Prep is joined to, but quite distinct from, the senior school. Reception and key stage one are housed in a four classroom wing with its own central hall/library. There’s a nice safe outdoor area with lots of fun play equipment and an

The last word

This is a lovely prep school. Academic certainly and without the flashy facilities that some boast but nurturing, encouraging and supportive, helping each girl achieve her potential. One of the happiest and most effervescent schools we have visited.

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Contact the school

Address

Grangethorpe Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M14 6HS
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Telephone: 01612 240447

Email: registrar@mhsg.manchester.sch.uk

Website: https://www.manchesterhigh.co.uk

Local authority: Manchester City Council

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School data & information Manchester High School for Girls Preparatory School Grangethorpe Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M14 6HS
250 Pupil numbers
17 Average class sizes

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SEN overview

Manchester High School for Girls Preparatory School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

A part-time member of staff is employed to support specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. 09-09

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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