Withington Girls School

Withington Girls' School, founded in 1890, is one of Manchester's most academically outstanding independent day schools for girls. Located in the Fallowfield district of south Manchester, WGS educates approximately 750 girls aged 7 to 18, offering a rigorous academic programme through GCSE and A-Levels. The school is a member of the Girls' Schools Association (GSA) and the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC), and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). WGS consistently ranks among the top schools in the North of England and nationally for academic performance, with an outstanding record of Oxbridge entry and university placement. The school is celebrated for its strong academic culture, breadth of extracurricular activity, and a warm, supportive community ethos. Music, drama, sport, and debating are all notable strengths. WGS's location close to Manchester city centre, the University of Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University provides unique enrichment opportunities. The school's academic rigour, its commitment to every student achieving their full potential, and its strong old girls network make it the leading choice for girls' education in the Greater Manchester area.