Data profile

The Manchester Grammar School

Independent boys senior school in Manchester for ages 7–18. Selective entry.

  • Rank #15
  • ISI met
  • Fees £19.8k/yr
  • boys
  • Manchester

01 · Module

Outcomes

Where leavers go after sixth form.

Cohort
211

Class of 2025

Oxbridge
27
Russell Group
90%

of leavers

US Ivy
0

Top destinations

  • University of Oxford
  • University of Cambridge
  • UCL
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Warwick
  • University of Bristol
  • Durham University

02 · Module

Exam results

A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.

A-level A*–A
93%

Recalibrated

GCSE 9–7
78%
Oxbridge rate
15%
Russell Group rate
90%

03 · Module

Entry points & fees

Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.

EntryYearPlacesAssessmentDay fee (max)
11+school_own_exam, interview, reference£19.8k
16+Lower Sixthschool_own_exam, interview, reference£19.8k
4+£19.8k
7+Year 7school_own_exam, interview£19.8k

04 · Module

Houseroom Index

Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.

Index score

83

/ 100

National rank #15

Academic89
Destinations88
Future-ready55
Pastoral82
Value-add81
Access & breadth90
Parent70
External consensus95

05 · Module

Inspections

Latest inspection rating and report.

ISI

met

Inspected 2024-01-23

Manchester Grammar School met all regulatory standards in January 2024 ISI inspection. SEND provision and co-curricular programmes both identified as significant strengths. Previously rated Excellent in all areas (2019).

Read full report →

06 · Module

Key people

Head, senior leadership and governance.

  • High Master

    Dr Martin Boulton

    High Master of The Manchester Grammar School

  • Head Of Junior School

    E R Losse

    Head of Junior School at MGS

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