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Withington Girls' School
Independent school · Manchester
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7–19 |
| Pupils | 733 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01612241077 |
| Website | https://www.wgs.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Fri 6 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Thu 25 Mar 2027
Staff CPD training days (no pupils) listed as inset days; Mon 4 Jan 2027 is to be confirmed. Half-term periods inferred from holiday dates. Whole School Open Evening Thu 5 Nov and Open Morning Sat 7 Nov 2026 (most pupils required). Founders' Day Tue 16 Mar 2027 at the Bridgewater Hall. Autumn and Spring end 2.00pm, Summer 2.30pm. Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 4 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Wed 1 Sep 2027, Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 5 Nov 2027, Mon 3 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Staff CPD training days listed as inset days; Fri 5 Nov 2027 is to be confirmed. Half-term periods inferred from holiday dates. Terms end with a half day. Bank holiday Mon 1 May 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Senior School fees (including VAT) | £6,580.00 |
| Senior School total (fees, insurance, lunches) | £6,929.00 |
| Sixth Form fees (including VAT) | £6,580.00 |
| Sixth Form total (fees, insurance) | £6,586.00 |
| Junior School fees (including VAT) | £4,935.00 |
| Junior School total (fees, insurance, lunches) | £5,284.00 |
| Insurance | £6.00 |
| Lunches (Senior and Junior) | £343.00 |
Per year: Senior £19,740 fees / £20,787 total; Sixth Form £19,740 / £19,758; Junior £14,805 / £15,852. A deposit is required on acceptance (amount not stated). Sixth Formers buy lunch pay as you go.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Sixth Form
Junior entry (mainly Year 3, some Year 4-6 places) is by entrance assessment and a short taught task. Year 7 applicants sit an entrance exam, usually in January, then successful candidates have an informal interview. Sixth Form entrants need at least six 7-9 GCSE grades (8-9 in chosen subjects), plus reports and an interview.
- Entrance assessment and taught task (Junior)
- Entrance exam: English, Maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning (Year 7)
- Informal interview
- Sixth Form interview
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions 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.