Manchester Grammar School
Private day school in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Manchester Grammar School (MGS) in Manchester, England, is the largest private day school for boys in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1515 as a free grammar school next to Manchester Parish Church,[3][4] it moved in 1931 to its present site at Rusholme. In accordance with its founder's wishes, MGS remains a predominantly academic school and belongs to the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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The Manchester Grammar School | |
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Old Hall Lane , Greater Manchester , M13 0XT | |
Coordinates | 53.448611°N 2.210278°W / 53.448611; -2.210278 |
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Type | Private day school Public School |
Motto | Sapere Aude (Dare to be wise) |
Established | 1515; 509 years ago (1515) |
Founder | Hugh Oldham |
Department for Education URN | 105591 Tables |
Chair of Governors | Maurice Watkins |
High Master | Martin Boulton[1] |
Deputy High Master | Paul Thompson |
Staff | c. 240 |
Gender | Boys |
Age | 7 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1586 pupils[2] |
Capacity | 1750 pupils[2] |
Colour(s) | Dark Blue Light Blue |
Publication | New Mancunian |
Former pupils | Old Mancunians |
Website | http://www.mgs.org |
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In the post-war period, MGS was a direct-grant grammar school. It chose to become an independent school in 1976 after the Labour government abolished the Direct Grant System.[5] Fees for 2023-2024 were £15,180 per annum.[6]