Manchester High School for Girls

The Learning Support Department operates from a dedicated Wellbeing Hub with facilities for focused intervention and SENCo-led small-group work.

“Our Learning Support Department is based in our Wellbeing Hub, a dedicated space that supports our students’ learning and wellbeing. This space includes a Computer Room for focused intervention and small group work, led by our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).”

Each student with SEND has a regularly reviewed One Page Profile developed with the student and parents to identify classroom support strategies.

“Each student with Special Educational Needs has a One Page Profile which is regularly reviewed in collaboration with the student and their parents to highlight their strengths and identify strategies that would best support them in the classroom.”

Students receive daily tutor contact, coordinated progress monitoring and support, with additional guidance available from a nurse and counsellor.

“Each student has a Form Tutor and Support Form Tutor who see them daily and work closely with the Pastoral Deputy, Heads of Section and Heads of Year to monitor progress and provide support. We also have a School Nurse and a School Counsellor who can provide further guidance when needed.”

Sixth-form students in Years 12–13 follow the 'Develop yourself' stage of a tailored wellbeing programme.

“- Years 12–13 : Develop yourself”

GCSE outcomes included 100% grades 8/9 in Music, 93% grades 8/9 in Physical Education, 92% grade 9 in Graphics, and well over three quarters at grades 7-9 in Maths and the Sciences.

“With 100% of all grades in Music being 8/9 (A\*), 93% of all grades being 8/9 in Physical Education and 92% being grade 9 in Graphics, our pupils continue to demonstrate their passion for the subject breadth. At the same time, with well over three quarters of all grades being the highest 7-9 (A/A\*) in Maths and the Sciences, our pupils also demonstrate their STEM credentials.”

The school reports strong overall A-level attainment in 2025.

“In 2025, a total of 86% of our students’ A-level grades were the ‘gold standard’ of A\*-B, 22% were the highest grade possible, A\* and the average (median) grade was an A.”

The Sixth Form states that classes are small.

“With small class sizes and expert teaching, our students are known, valued and stretched to achieve their very best.”

The Sixth Form states that it offers small class sizes.

“With small class sizes and expert teaching, our students are known, valued and stretched to achieve their very best.”

Sixth Form students mentor younger pupils, lead societies, support charitable causes and help shape the school community.

“Sixth Formers mentor younger pupils, lead societies, champion charitable causes and shape the school community in meaningful ways.”

The enrichment programme includes the Extended Project Qualification.

“Alongside a broad choice of A Level subjects, our Enrichment programme which includes the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) gives every student the chance to explore their passions, broaden their skills and stand out in applications for university and beyond.”

Academic excellence is balanced with extracurricular opportunities, wellbeing, character development and flourishing.

“We are proud of our reputation for academic excellence, but recognise that our extra-curricular opportunities, caring ethos and focus on individual wellbeing, character development and flourishing are equally important in supporting our pupils as they become outward-looking, resilient and forward-thinking young women, forging pioneering lives and careers.”

Pupils are encouraged to aim high, take risks and treat challenges as opportunities for progress.

“We encourage our girls to aim high and be ‘risk-takers’, embracing the importance of resilience and viewing challenges as stepping-stones to future progress. We believe these qualities are fundamental for happiness and success both at school and in the world beyond Manchester High.”

Robert Crumpton is the Director of Sixth Form.

“Robert Crumpton Robert Crumpton Director of Sixth Form”

Mr Robert Crumpton is identified as the Director of Sixth Form.

“You will also hear from our Head Mistress Mrs Helen Jeys and Director of Sixth Form, Mr Robert Crumpton about what makes MHSG so unique.”

Sixth Form applicants need at least five GCSEs at Grade 7 or above, including English and Mathematics.

“For Sixth Form applications, candidates must achieve at least five GCSEs at Grade 7 or above, including English and Mathematics.”

Applications are submitted online through the school's admissions platform.

“Applications should be made online via our Online Admissions Platform.”

A Class of 2025 student was heading to Cambridge to study Natural Sciences.

“I’m now excited to be heading to Cambridge to study Natural Sciences.”

The vast majority gain places on competitive university courses of their choice, with a significant number progressing to named Russell Group institutions.

“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.”

In 2025, the average GCSE grade was 8, 78% of grades were 9-7, and 99.8% were 9-4.

“Average Grade in 2025 78% Grade 9-7 (A\*-A) in 2025 99.8% Grade 9-4 (A\*-C) in 2025”

In 2025, 86% of A-level grades were A*-B, 22% were A*, and the median grade was A.

“In 2025, a total of 86% of our students’ A-level grades were the ‘gold standard’ of A\*-B, 22% were the highest grade possible, A\* and the average (median) grade was an A.”