Open Independent Boys

The Manchester Grammar School

Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT
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The Manchester Grammar School
Manchester, M13 0XT
1,659 Pupils
1,750 Capacity
7–18 Age Range
— FSM %
1,659 Boys
— Girls
About The Manchester Grammar School

The Manchester Grammar School is a boys-only Independent schools located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 7–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,659 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,750. Current headteacher: Martin Boulton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Rusholme
Ward Rusholme
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 5 / 243
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 30-09-1980
UKPRN 10008373
URN 105591
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manchester Grammar School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
The Manchester Grammar School has 1,659 pupils, with a capacity of 1,750.
The Manchester Grammar School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Manchester Grammar School is: Selective.
The High Master at The Manchester Grammar School is Dr Martin Boulton.
The Manchester Grammar School is at Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Manchester Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
The Manchester Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
High Master
Dr Martin Boulton
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT
01612247201
www.mgs.org/
Location
M13 0XT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 105591
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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