Manchester Senior Girls School
Manchester Senior Girls School is an independent school in Salford for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 157 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Manchester Senior Girls School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 25.1, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 138 Leicester Road Salford M7 4GB |
| Phone | 0441612227997 |
| Reference Number | 141968 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 157 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Manchester Senior Girls School is currently categorized as 'requires improvement' overall, with strengths in the quality of education and behavior but notable concerns in personal development and leadership. The school maintains high ambitions for its pupils, who demonstrate hard work and positive behavior in the learning environment. However, gaps exist in delivering essential content related to relationships and sex education, as well as the teaching of protected characteristics, which compromises the pupils' preparedness for modern society. This is particularly concerning given that the school has previously been rated the same, indicating persistent challenges in addressing these issues.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- The ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
- Most pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well across much of the curriculum.
- Pupils exhibit positive behavior, demonstrating respect and consideration.
- The school provides a range of extracurricular opportunities for pupils.
- There are effective systems in place for improving attendance and engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of teaching on statutory content for relationships and sex education.
- Inadequate coverage of protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
- Leadership does not fulfill statutory responsibilities regarding education standards.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 32 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 53 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 29 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 53 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 22 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 53 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 22 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 31 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 53 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 29 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 26 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 53 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 32 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 29 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 30 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 53 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 24 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 53 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 45 | 8 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 25.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 11.5% of pupils at Manchester Senior Girls School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 3.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Manchester Senior Girls School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Manchester Senior Girls School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Manchester Senior Girls School last inspected by Ofsted?
Manchester Senior Girls School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Manchester Senior Girls School have?
Manchester Senior Girls School has 157 pupils on roll.
What age range does Manchester Senior Girls School cover?
Manchester Senior Girls School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Manchester Senior Girls School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 25.1, and 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Manchester Senior Girls School?
Manchester Senior Girls School is at 138 Leicester Road, Salford, M7 4GB.