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The Manchester Grammar School, Manchester
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The Manchester Grammar School, Manchester

The Manchester Grammar School is an independent day school for boys in Rusholme, Manchester. It was founded in 1515 by Hugh Oldham, Bishop of Exeter, and moved from the city centre to its present site on Old Hall Lane in 1930. The school became independent in 1976 following the end of the direct grant system. It educates boys from the Junior School (Years 3 to 6) through Year 7 entry to the Sixth Form, and has around 1,650 pupils, making it one of the largest independent day schools for boys in the UK. The school is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, and its motto is Sapere Aude (Dare to be Wise). Bursary funding is offered at Year 7 and Year 12 entry to support access for boys from a wide range of backgrounds.

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  • Founded: 1515
  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Type: Independent day school for boys
  • Ages: 7-18
  • Known for: Founding by Hugh Oldham and a long-running bursary programme

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The main entry points are the Junior School, Year 7 and the Sixth Form, with applications made online and candidates assessed through Assessment Days and entrance examinations.

Entry pointsJunior School (Years 3-6), Year 7, Year 12; other years subject to availability
Application routeOnline application form, with hard copies available on request; contact the Admissions Office for Years 8-10
Admission criteriaYear 7: an Assessment Day with taught lessons, group activities and creative writing, plus an Entrance Examination Day with English and Arithmetic papers; a reference from the current school may be requested

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A reference from the boy's current school may be requested.

Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.

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