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The Manchester Grammar School (MGS) in Manchester, England, is the largest independent day school for boys in the United Kingdom.

It was founded in 1515 as a free grammar school. After WWII, MGS was a direct-grant grammar school. It chose to become an independent school in 1976 after the Labour government abolished the Direct Grant System. Fees for 2016–2017 were £11,970 per annum.

The school is known for its outstanding academic results. In 2017 91% of all A-Level grades were A*-B and at GCSE/IGCSE 68% of all grades were at the A* level.

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  • Sapere avde

    Sapere Aude, Manchester Grammar School's motto

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    A drawing of the Chetham's Gatehouse circa 1600.

  • Manchester Grammar School class in 1908

    Classroom at MGS' old site

  • Chethams manchester exterior

    Manchester Grammar extension built in the 1870s (old site)

  • MGS Main Building in Snow

    MGS main building in 2007

  • MGS Bexwyke Lodge

    Bexwyke Lodge

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