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The Manchester Grammar School
Independent school · Manchester
| Address | Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7–18 |
| Pupils | 1642 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01612247201 |
| Website | https://www.mgs.org/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 1 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Mon 21 Sep 2026
Main term dates have no weekdays. Half terms are given as holiday dates (19-30 Oct, 15-19 Feb, 31 May-4 Jun). Fri 28 May is exam administration (no boys in school), so Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May. Year 7 induction Wed 2 Sep. Entrance exam Wed 13 Jan: no boys in school. INSET = 'Staff only' 1 Sep and 'Staff CPD Day' 21 Sep. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Mon 11 Oct 2027
Half terms are given as holiday dates (18-29 Oct, 14-18 Feb, 29 May-2 Jun). Year 7 induction Thu 2 Sep. Entrance exam Wed 12 Jan (no boys). Exam administration day Fri 9 Jun (no boys in school).
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| All pupils (per term) | £6,603.00 |
| All pupils (per year) | £19,809.00 |
Fees for 2026/27 are £19,809 per year inclusive of VAT, or £6,603 per term. Includes Microsoft Surface computer, books, stationery and Year 11/13 public exam fees; Junior School fee includes free wrap-around care 8:00–18:00. Means-tested bursaries for Year 7 and Sixth Form entry (full remission at household income £32,500 or below; none above £58,500 for 2026/27). No academic scholarships.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 12
Apply online for September 2027 entry. Junior School (Years 3-6) candidates attend an Assessment Day with lessons, short tests and reading/writing tasks; Junior pupils gain automatic Senior School entry. Year 7 and Junior applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026; Year 12 applications close Friday 5 March 2027. Other year groups: contact the Admissions Manager.
- Junior School Assessment Day (Maths lesson, topic-based lesson, short tests, reading and writing tasks)
- Year 7 entrance examination
Registration deadline: Wed 18 Nov 2026
Open events: Whole School Open Evening Thu 24 Sep 2026, Whole School Open Morning Sat 14 Nov 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield / Alderley Edge / Prestbury / Wilmslow | Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, Prestbury, Wilmslow | |
| Knutsford | Knutsford | |
| Whitefield | Whitefield | |
| Warrington, Lymm and surrounding areas | Warrington, Lymm |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.