Manchester High School for Girls vs Withington Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 940 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester High School for Girls
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
913 students
Withington Girls' School
Manchester · Independent all-through · Ages 7–19
733 students
| Measure | Manchester High School for Girls Manchester, North West | Withington Girls' School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 536 | #191 of 536 |
| National rank | #53 of 4,090 | #1676 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 913 | 733 |
| Pupils on roll | 913 | 733 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.7 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93.2% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 6.82 | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | 46.1 | 50.6 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.manchesterhigh.co.uk | www.wgs.org |
The verdict
- •Manchester High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 55.9).
- •Manchester High School for Girls is the larger school with 913 students compared with 733.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester High School for Girls better than Withington Girls' School?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester High School for Girls ranks higher (97.1 vs 55.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manchester High School for Girls and Withington Girls' School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester High School for Girls: 913. Withington Girls' School: 733. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester High School for Girls and Withington Girls' School rank in North West?
Manchester High School for Girls is 5th of 536 and Withington Girls' School is 191st of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).