The Manchester Grammar School

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

In year 7 boys sit an assessment day and take an entrance examination. The assessment day includes a maths lesson, a topic activity and group activities all of which are based on work not previously covered to ensure a level playing field for all. On

School says that 'almost all' year 11 boys stay for the sixth form, but for some reason would not tell us numbers of leavers or where they go. In 2024, 23 to Oxbridge and 24 medics (including dentistry and veterinary). Imperial, UCL, LSE, Durham,

In 2024, 85 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 65 per cent A*/A at A level (85 per cent A*-B).

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 driven to succeed. One told us, ‘You are constantly challenged to be your best here and everyone is

Around 200 boys (14 per cent of school population) on the SEN register, surprisingly high given the ability profile of the school. Very strong support for pupils with ASC and ADHD. SENCO has over 30 years' experience at MGS, 18 of those leading SEN

Modern, well-equipped professional standard theatre with dedicated technician. Pupils put on six shows a year, many are student led and the lack of girls is no barrier, as shown by a recent all-male version of Daisy Pulls it Off (wish we'd seen it).

High quality sports facilities including an enormous gym, state of the art Mike Atherton sports hall, endless playing fields, multi gym for year 9 upwards, all-weather hockey pitch and tennis courts as well as access to the nearby University of

Parents and boys speak very highly of pastoral care which is based around form tutors and year heads. ‘We couldn’t believe how nurturing the school is compared to where he came from,’ a parent enthused. One boy told us, ‘It’s incredible how they look

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Boys come from a very diverse mixture of families. Some on bursaries are from Manchester postcodes with high levels of deprivation while others are from well off professional families, travelling in from Cheshire as well as across the Manchester

Bursary scheme is funded mostly by old boys. At the time of our visit around 200 pupils were in receipt of the full bursary which includes payment of bus fares and provision of a laptop. Academic trips are also paid for as well as one of the big

MGS provides exceptional opportunities for very able boys from a wide range of backgrounds. Great results of course, but by no means an exam factory - this is a school where talents of all kinds are nurtured and it’s ok to be different. With good