A Haunting Performance: MGS and MHSG Pupils Take Centre Stage in Dracula
October 27th 2025
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Founded in 1515, The Manchester Grammar School has established a reputation as one of the top academic schools in the country.
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Our academic excellence places MGS in a very select group of schools nationally. What makes this School truly special is the outstanding achievement of our pupils in areas such as Sport, Music and Drama, and in keeping with Hugh Oldham’s aims we produce well rounded young men who have a true sense of service to their communities.
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New Sixth Form centre and sports pavilion
Over £5 million has been raised from our community exceeding our £4 million fundraising target. Thank you to all who have supported the Sixth Form Centre Appeal to date.
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We are delighted to announce that £3.8 million has been pledged towards our £4 million fundraising target. New gifts and pledges from our community towards our £4 million total will enable the School to continue work on the new building project during this academic year.
New Sixth form centre and sports pavillion
We are delighted to announce that £3.8 million has been pledged towards our £4 million fundraising target. New gifts and pledges from our community towards our £4 million total will enable the School to continue work on the new building project during this academic year.
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A Haunting Performance: MGS and MHSG Pupils Take Centre Stage in Dracula
October 27th 2025
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Exceptional GCSE results for 2025
August 21st 2025
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Outstanding A Level results for 2025
August 14th 2025
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Year 9 pupil Rayyan selected for British Gymnastics 2025 Men's Artistic Development Programme
April 7th 2025
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New School Captain 2025 26
March 31st 2025
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Founders' Day 2025
March 17th 2025
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F1 in Schools
February 28th 2025
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Music Festival 2025
January 31st 2025
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32 Oxbridge offers for 2025
January 31st 2025
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Do You Hear the Pupils Sing?
October 18th 2024
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MGS launches free Online Courses
June 6th 2024
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New School Captain 2024 25
April 24th 2024
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Alumni event unites MGS MHSG and WGS
March 18th 2024
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Senior School Recital Class 2025
November 21st 2025
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Sri selected for International Linguistics Olympiad 2025
May 13th 2025
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The Soup Movement 2025
April 9th 2025
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Swire Chinese Language Foundation conference 2025
March 26th 2025
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LGBTQ+ Dinner 2025
March 25th 2025
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Religious Society events 2025
March 12th 2025
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Year 11 pupil Ayaan succeeds at British Bench Press Championships
March 4th 2025
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Best of luck to our U16A Football team as they face Wright Robinson College this afternoon in Round 2 of the Area Cup. The team will be looking to build on their recent performances in what promises to be a competitive fixture. #schoolfootball— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 15, 2026
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Well done to our U13 #TableTennis teams who competed in the U13 Manchester Schools Team Tournament and finished 1st and 2nd overall, securing both gold and silver medals. The teams included pupils from years 7 and 8, who demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout.— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 15, 2026
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Best of luck to our U11 @mgs_juniors competing today at the Sedbergh Prep Invitational Cross Country event. The competition brings together several hundred pupils from schools across the region, making it a great test of endurance and resilience. #JuniorSchoolSport— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 15, 2026
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We wish everyone the very best of luck as they sit our #EntranceExamination today. Hear from current year 7 pupils Aarav, Saahil, Xiangfeng and Luka, who share their experiences of life at MGS. Music from #Uppbeat: uppbeat.io/t/ra/sunny License code: P3UQEUJB5WMUOYVD Video — Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 14, 2026
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Well done to our Junior School pupils in years 3–6, who competed against @CheadleHulmeSch in a series of swimming fixtures this afternoon. The pupils represented the school with great commitment and professionalism throughout the event. #juniorschoolsport #swimming— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 13, 2026
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A reminder that tomorrow, we will be launching a short video featuring current year 7 pupils Aarav, Saahil, Xiangfeng and Luka, who share their experiences of life at MGS, as our Entrance Examination takes place. #entranceexam— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 13, 2026
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Our year 4 @mgs_juniors enjoyed investigating a range of rock types, including igneous and sedimentary rocks, during their General Science lessons this morning. The lesson developed their understanding of geological processes through practical, hands-on learning. #juniorschool— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 13, 2026
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We wish our year 12 pupils the very best of luck today as they compete in the regional round of the Ethics Cup. The competition provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate critical thinking, ethical reasoning and teamwork. #EthicsCup— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 13, 2026
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Our #EntranceExamination takes place this week on Wednesday, 14 January. Follow our social media channels to hear from current year 7 pupils Aarav, Saahil, Xiangfeng and Luka as they share experiences of life at MGS, discussing sport, drama, music, academic subjects and more…— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 12, 2026
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The U13A and U13B Football teams took on the Pro Project New Zealand Touring Team in a pair of competitive fixtures this afternoon, providing a great test against international opposition and a valuable experience for all players involved. #MGSFootball— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 9, 2026
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This afternoon, @mgs_juniors in U11 Football teams took on @kingsmac and The Grange in a series of fast-paced fixtures. The matches provided an excellent opportunity for pupils to showcase their sportsmanship, bringing an enjoyable conclusion to a busy week. #JuniorSchoolSport— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 9, 2026
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Today marked the launch of the Year 12 Enrichment Lecture Series for 2026, with Old Mancunian The Revd Dr Mike Kirby (74–81) delivering an engaging lecture entitled Modern External Beam Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment. #enrichment— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 9, 2026
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After playing yesterday, the U14A Football team returned to the Armitage Campus pitches for their second consecutive match today, facing Manchester Communication Academy in Round 2 of the Area Cup. On another wintry afternoon, the team secured a decisive victory. #MGSsport— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 8, 2026
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Congratulations to year 13 pupil Sri who achieved the highest score in the North West in British Mathematical Olympiad Round 1, and has consequently qualified for BMO Round 2. Well done to year 10 pupil Kai who also qualified for the next stage. #academicexcellence @UKMathsTrust— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 8, 2026
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Today, the School Archivist delivered her first lesson of 2026 to a class of year 8 pupils, introducing them to the history of the school through archival materials and records. The session offered pupils an insight into MGS’s heritage and the role of archives. #schoolarchives— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 8, 2026
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After a period of wintry, snowy weather, today marked the first opportunity for our pupils to play a sports fixture on the pitches at the Armitage campus. Our U14A #Football team faced Meadowhead School in the ESFA Round 5 and demonstrated great determination and team spirit.— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 7, 2026
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During #GeneralScience lessons this morning, year 6 @mgs_juniors explored a range of solutions to determine whether they were acidic or alkaline. Year 8 pupils tested the reactivity of different metals by heating them with Bunsen Burners and observing whether gas was produced.— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 6, 2026
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Today marked the final of the Year 7 Inter-Form quiz, with 7DEM competing against 7ALT. In a closely contested event, 7ALT emerged as overall winners. Well done to both teams and all pupils involved: a competitive and engaging start to the term for our year 7 pupils. #startofterm— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) Jan 5, 2026
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