About the school
The Manchester Grammar School is a boys' school in Manchester. Its admissions pages publish Year 7 entrance examination past papers in arithmetic and English, and the site also refers to a sixth form.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Dr Martin Boulton |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Whole School Open Evening: Thursday 24 September 2026, 4.30–7.00pm; Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 14 November 2026, 9:30am–12:00pm; personal tours are also available during normal school days.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Bespoke test |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English |
📄 Free The Manchester Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Detail | The pages provided mention bursary funding being available at Year 7 and Year 12 entry. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 13 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 18 Nov 2026 |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For September 2027 entry, the main application window for Year 7 and Junior School is now open and the deadline for applications is Wednesday 18 November 2026. Whole School Open Evening: Thursday 24 September 2026, 4.30–7.00pm. Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 14 November 2026, 9:30am–12:00pm. Junior School assessment days begin Tuesday 15 September 2026 and take place throughout the academic year. Junior School results are published Friday 22 January 2027; post-offer tours are Monday 1 and T
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