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The Manchester Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Manchester Grammar School is a other independent not applicable school in Manchester , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 1659 pupils, and a capacity of 1750 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–18

Age range

1,659

Pupils

1,750

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

The Manchester Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Manchester Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Manchester may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Manchester before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The Manchester Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Old Hall Lane, Manchester, M13 0XT
Local authority
Manchester
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
105591

Other Not applicable Schools in Manchester

If The Manchester Grammar School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Manchester Grammar School

Is The Manchester Grammar School oversubscribed?

The Manchester Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1750 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Manchester Grammar School?

The Manchester Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Manchester publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Manchester Grammar School cover?

The Manchester Grammar School is a not applicable school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.