Manchester Grammar School
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, 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.
| The Manchester Grammar School | |
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The Manchester Grammar School coat of arms, based on the canting arms ("owl-dham") of its founder Bishop Hugh Oldham, depicting in chief his diocesan Exeter arms between red Lancastrian roses. | |
| Address | |
Old Hall Lane , M13 0XT | |
| Coordinates | 53.448611°N 2.210278°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school Public School |
| Motto | Sapere Aude (Dare to be wise) |
| Established | 1515 |
| Founder | Hugh Oldham |
| Department for Education URN | 105591 Tables |
| Chair of Governors | Maurice Watkins |
| High Master | Martin Boulton |
| Deputy High Master | Paul Thompson |
| Staff | c. 240 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 7 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1586 pupils |
| Capacity | 1750 pupils |
| Colour(s) | Blue |
| Publication | New Mancunian |
| Former pupils | Old Mancunians |
| Website | http://www.mgs.org |
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. Fees for 2023-2024 were £15,180 per annum.
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