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The Manchester Grammar School

Other independent school · Manchester, M13 0XT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#44 of 2,536

Better than 98% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages7 to 18
Pupils1,642
GenderBoys
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherDr Martin Boulton
Local authorityManchester
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105591.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolManchesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.18.545.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%62.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%44.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4201--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolManchesterEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.49.98, better than England, better than Manchester36.4435
Average A-level gradeA--
Average points, best three A-levels49.98, better than England, better than Manchester37.435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA--
AAB or better69%, better than England, better than Manchester17.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.43, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study211--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,642
Girls0
Boys1,642
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.202
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.93.3%
Higher education80.6%
Employment7.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5%
Further education0.6%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Manchester Grammar School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary School, Birch-in-RusholmeVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryManchester Enterprise Academy CentralFree schools
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryBirchfields Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryLongsight Community PrimaryFree schools
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt Agnes C of E Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miNot applicableManchester High School for GirlsOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryCringle Brook Primary SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
0.7 miPrimarySt Joseph's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimaryStanley Grove Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Manchester Grammar School

How does The Manchester Grammar School rank in England?

The Manchester Grammar School ranks 44 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 98% of schools).

What are The Manchester Grammar School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Manchester Grammar School was A, and 69% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend The Manchester Grammar School?

The Manchester Grammar School has 1,642 pupils aged 7 to 18.

Does The Manchester Grammar School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Manchester Grammar School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.