Manchester High School for Girls 11+ Exam Guide

About the school

Manchester High School for Girls is an independent school for girls aged 3 to 18 in Manchester. The Senior School admits at 11+ and the school says it has educated girls since 1874.

School type	Independent (fee-paying) · Girls
Age range	3-18
Founded	1874
Headteacher	Mrs Helen Jeys
Sixth form	Yes

📅 Open days: Senior School Open Evening – Thursday 15th October, 6pm-8.30pm; Whole School Open Morning – Saturday 14th November, 9.30am-12.30pm; Working Day Tours – Friday 20th November, 10am-12.30pm; Taster days are also offered for students currently in Year 5.

Entrance exam

Exam board / format	Bespoke test
Consortium	Greater Manchester Consortium of Independent Schools
Delivery	To be confirmed
Subjects tested	Mathematics, Essay writing, Comprehension, Reasoning

📄 Free Manchester High School for Girls practice papers (PDF)

Admissions & catchment

Catchment	Open to all — no catchment requirement
Detail	The page says they welcome applications from students of all backgrounds, including from independent or maintained schools or relocating from overseas.

Key dates

Registration opens	To be confirmed
Registration deadline	16 Dec 2026
Typical exam date	13 Jan 2027

For the only Year 7 cycle stated on the pages, bursary application deadline: 2026-12-09; scholarship application deadline: 2027-01-13; Year 7 interviews: January to February 2027; offer emails sent: Tuesday 23rd February 2027, 9am; school tours for offer holders: February to March 2027; acceptance deadline for financial offers: Tuesday 2nd March 2027, 12 noon; acceptance deadline for all offers: Thursday 4th March 2027, 12 noon; welcome information and transition events take place in the summer

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