Withington Girls’ School

Withington is a leading independent day school for girls aged 7 to 18 in which some of the best academic results in the country are attained within a lively, happy and caring environment. Our outstanding record of achievement is complemented by an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities.

Headmistress’s Welcome

Welcome to our website which is designed to introduce you to our remarkable Withington community and to encourage you to visit us in person and learn more at first hand.

It is our aim that girls should leave Withington at ease with themselves and ready to face with confidence the challenges of university life and beyond.

Latest News

Preparation for the Oxbridge Journey
Each year, those who intend to apply to Cambridge or Oxford are supported through a range of activit…
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New Tree at WGS Marks Newnham 150th Anniversary
In November we were delighted to welcome members from MACUW, The Manchester Association of Cambridge…
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Withington’s World of Wizarding
New to the extra-curricular timetable this year and growing in popularity, Harry Potter Club was lau…
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Mindfulness for all at Withington Juniors
One of our Junior School Transition (Year 3) teachers, Mrs Birch, is now Paws .b qualified, strength…
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Withington earns Sunday Times accolade for third year in a row
A year after being named the North West’s independent school of the decade by The Sunday Times, Wi…
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Manchester Sings 2021
Around 250 children from across Greater Manchester united for a celebration of music to recognise th…
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Chess Champion Visits Withington
We were delighted to welcome Sarah Longson (née Hegarty) to Withington to lead our Chess Club for a…
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Withington Choir Performs World Premieres
Twenty Withington pupils performed at the flagship bicentenary celebration for Anne Brontë in the…
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Tatler Schools Guide 2022
We are thrilled to feature once more in the Tatler Schools Guide to the top prep and public schools …
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An enthusiastic first half term for our Juniors!
We’re often asked what a typical Withington girl is like but there really is no one type - our gir…
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