Year 3 and 4 production of Seussical KIDS
March 28th 2024
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Founded in 1515, The Manchester Grammar School has established a reputation as one of the top academic schools in the country.
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A culture of excellence
Our academic excellence places MGS in a very select group of schools nationally. What makes this School truly special is the outstanding achievement of our pupils in areas such as Sport, Music and Drama, and in keeping with Hugh Oldham’s aims we produce well rounded young men who have a true sense of service to their communities.
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Sir Nicholas Hytner
Film and Theatre Director
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Anthony Preston
Entrepreneur
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Faisal Islam
Journalist & Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 87-84
Sir Ben Kingsley
Actor
Alumni Year: 55-61
Michael Crick
Author and Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 69-76
Sir Nicholas Hytner
Film and Theatre Director
Alumni Year: 67-74
Anthony Preston
Entrepreneur
Alumni Year: 66-73
Faisal Islam
Journalist & Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 87-84
Sir Ben Kingsley
Actor
Alumni Year: 55-61
Michael Crick
Author and Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 69-76
Sir Nicholas Hytner
Film and Theatre Director
Alumni Year: 67-74
Anthony Preston
Entrepreneur
Alumni Year: 66-73
Faisal Islam
Journalist & Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 87-84
Sir Ben Kingsley
Actor
Alumni Year: 55-61
Michael Crick
Author and Broadcaster
Alumni Year: 69-76
New Sixth form centre and sports pavillion
We are delighted to announce that £3.8 million has been pledged towards our £4 million fundraising target. New gifts and pledges from our community towards our £4 million total will enable the School to continue work on the new building project during this academic year.
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We are delighted to announce that £3.8 million has been pledged towards our £4 million fundraising target. New gifts and pledges from our community towards our £4 million total will enable the School to continue work on the new building project during this academic year.
New Sixth form centre and sports pavillion
We are delighted to announce that £3.8 million has been pledged towards our £4 million fundraising target. New gifts and pledges from our community towards our £4 million total will enable the School to continue work on the new building project during this academic year.
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Year 3 and 4 production of Seussical KIDS
March 28th 2024
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F1 in Schools
February 28th 2025
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Music Festival 2025
January 31st 2025
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January 31st 2025
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Do You Hear the Pupils Sing?
October 18th 2024
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MGS launches free Online Courses
June 6th 2024
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New School Captain 2024 25
April 24th 2024
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Alumni event unites MGS MHSG and WGS
March 18th 2024
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Year 11 pupil Ayaan succeeds at British Bench Press Championships
March 4th 2025
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MGS, MHSG and WGS charity netball
February 24th 2025
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OM Soham Shah achieves the highest A Level Computer Science mark in the world
February 5th 2025
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Old Mancunian and Holocaust survivor visits MGS
January 24th 2025
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Year 11 pupil Rocky signs first professional contract with Lancashire Cricket
June 14th 2024
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Year 10 pupil wins East Asian Studies Competition
May 23rd 2024
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New Vice-Captains 2024-25
May 15th 2024
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Year 8 pupils Gus and Ryan selected for ISFA U14
April 22nd 2024
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Year 12 pupils excel in Economics
April 19th 2024
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Year 12 pupil Odad climbs Kilimanjaro
April 18th 2024
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Maths Olympiad success 2024
April 17th 2024
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MGS ISOC Dinner 2024
April 12th 2024
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Year 3 and 4 production of Seussical KIDS
March 28th 2024
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F1 in Schools
February 28th 2025
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News Spotlight
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this evening’s Careers Fair! Nearly 400 pupils from Years 11-13 engaged with over 30 exhibitors from a diverse range of industries over the course of two hours. #careersfair pic.twitter.com/9D6z7nFZkR— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 27, 2025
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MGS was delighted to welcome Junior School pupils from @ManHighGirls and @WGSManchester this afternoon for a series of friendly yet competitive U9 hockey fixtures. It was a fantastic afternoon of sport, enjoyed by all in wonderful sunshine. #schoolsport #hockey @mgs_juniors pic.twitter.com/V889V0fCND— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 10, 2025
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As #NationalCareersWeek draws to a close, we would like to express our gratitude to all the dedicated Careers volunteers who support MGS. From Old Mancunians and parents to wider members of the MGS community, your invaluable contributions help to inspire our pupils. @CareersWeek pic.twitter.com/DSE38G7ju2— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 7, 2025
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Thank you to our wonderful alumni, parents, and supporters whose unwavering generosity has shaped our school’s legacy. Today, we were honoured to celebrate our donors at the annual Benefactors’ Lunch. Your commitment to educational excellence is inspiring.#BenefactorsLunch pic.twitter.com/tcMUByv2B8— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 7, 2025
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Congratulations to all who showcased their talents at the annual Founders’ Day event at @ManCathedral today. From exceptional musical performances to insightful readings from a variety of sacred texts, it was a truly outstanding occasion. #FoundersDay pic.twitter.com/LskAL9xNFm— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 7, 2025
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Year 13 pupils Will and Reece are managing the demands of their final year, excelling both academically and in #Football. Will was recently named on the bench for Manchester United’s first team. Will, Reece, and Jaydan Kamason (16–23) all featured in the FA Youth Cup. pic.twitter.com/ziVnEOPFgh— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 6, 2025
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Rehearsals have taken place in @ManCathedral today as we prepare for our Founders’ Day service tomorrow. Well done to our talented orchestra and choir for their dedication and hard work - wishing all performers the very best for the occasion!#schoolmusic #manchestercathedral pic.twitter.com/gRnLTMR79f— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 6, 2025
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We are delighted that five of our pupils have qualified for the Cayley Olympiad and six for the Maclaurin Olympiad following their outstanding performance in the @UKMathsTrust Intermediate Maths Challenge.#MGSAcademicExcellence #MathsOlympiad pic.twitter.com/L9HEQkiFe6— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 5, 2025
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This afternoon, year 12 and 13 pupils developed their skills during their #Games lessons. The 1st Hockey team competed in a friendly fixture against @OfficialUoM 1st team; the Football squad competed in internal matches, and Basketball players focused on their shooting skills. pic.twitter.com/XabSfdH2jE— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 5, 2025
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Today, our year 7 pupils took part in a Places of Worship trip, visiting a range of religious sites to deepen their understanding of different faiths and traditions. Among the locations visited were a local Gurdwara and a Synagogue. #interfaithunderstanding pic.twitter.com/d15SvVlCea— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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This afternoon, our year 8 pupils showcased their impressive work at the Science Fair, presenting their posters on the theme of food to a panel of judges. Their projects demonstrated excellent research, experimentation, and presentation skills.#sciencefair pic.twitter.com/pcDZBvzdvy— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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Today, our pupils in ChemSOC had the opportunity of hearing from OM Shreyan Patel (11-18), who delivered a ‘Careers in Chemistry’ talk. Currently working as a Professional Standards Chemist at the @RoySocChem, he shared his experiences and expertise. #CareersInChemistry pic.twitter.com/OM6MJVgZZz— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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Our Sixth Form pupils in the Mogul Motorsports team are diligently preparing for the @f1inschoolsUK National Final this March. Their engineering expertise has already been recognised with the #BestEngineered Car award. Read more about their journey here: 👉https://t.co/chnrKlgtVJ pic.twitter.com/BQdhnmrOCb— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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Well done to year 11 pupil, Ayaan, on his achievement at the British Classic Bench Press Championships! He secured victory in the U16 U59kg category and set a new British record, lifting 115.5kg in both the U16 and U18 categories. 👉https://t.co/m1YUv71dlT#powerlifting pic.twitter.com/NqS8tkgSW1— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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We’re excited to announce the arrival of Ulula, our annual school publication! A huge thank you to all contributors for capturing the highlights of 2023-24. Please see our new digital archive for extended articles: https://t.co/ekoBXUgAsZ#SchoolPublication @MGS_Archives pic.twitter.com/mS6u5coTQ1— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 4, 2025
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Today, our Lower School pupils gathered in the Memorial Hall for the Lower School #FoundersDay service. From Edward Langworthy and Hugh & Joan Bexwyke to Lady Margaret Beaufort and our founder, Bishop Hugh Oldham, the service was an opportunity to recognise their legacy. pic.twitter.com/uk5puTJ0um— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 3, 2025
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Our Sixth Form pupils have excelled in the F1 in Schools competition, showcasing their innovation, teamwork, and engineering skills on a national stage. Read more about their achievements on our website: https://t.co/chnrKlgtVJ #F1inSchools @f1inschoolsUK pic.twitter.com/2vql96vjeN— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 28, 2025
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This afternoon, our year 12 pupils attended the fourth session of the Year 12 Enrichment Lecture Series. The speaker was Dr Jamie Woodward, Professor of Physical Geography, @OfficialUoM. Thank you very much to Dr Woodward for his time and expertise! #microplastics pic.twitter.com/9UiZHeYUiK— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 28, 2025
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This afternoon, we had the pleasure of welcoming pupils from @WGSManchester for a competitive U16 badminton fixture. The match provided an excellent opportunity for players to demonstrate their skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a competitive environment.#badminton pic.twitter.com/cYIiTSMy3e— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 28, 2025
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In just one week, members of the MGS community including staff, parents, current pupils and Old Mancunians will gather at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate Founders’ Day. Our talented MGS Choir has been preparing diligently for this special occasion.#FoundersDay pic.twitter.com/G8e0kv32sQ— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 28, 2025
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Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this evening’s Careers Fair! Nearly 400 pupils from Years 11-13 engaged with over 30 exhibitors from a diverse range of industries over the course of two hours. #careersfair pic.twitter.com/9D6z7nFZkR— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) February 27, 2025
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MGS was delighted to welcome Junior School pupils from @ManHighGirls and @WGSManchester this afternoon for a series of friendly yet competitive U9 hockey fixtures. It was a fantastic afternoon of sport, enjoyed by all in wonderful sunshine. #schoolsport #hockey @mgs_juniors pic.twitter.com/V889V0fCND— Manchester Grammar School (@mgs_1515) March 10, 2025
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