Independent school · Manchester
The Manchester Grammar School
- Ages 7–18
- Boys
- £6,603–£19,809/term
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
2027/28
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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
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
Fees 2026/27
Per term, including VAT.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| All pupils (per term) | £6,603.00 |
| All pupils (per year) | £19,809.00 |
Work out the total cost
An estimate from the school's published fee. Increases are a guess: schools usually raise fees each September. Extras such as lunches, trips and uniform are not included.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
- 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.
Assessments
- 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
About and location
- Ages
- 7–18
- Pupils
- 1642
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01612247201
- Address
- Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT
- Website
- mgs.org
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.