Withington - Education

Education

Further information: List of schools in Greater Manchester

Withington Girls' School was established in 1890 and provides private education for girls aged 7 to 18. Notable alumni include Judith Chalmers.

In the 1930s, the Manchester Grammar School moved to new premises in Fallowfield, from its original position near the site of the present Manchester Cathedral. Although seen to be in Fallowfield, its location could be argued to be within the boundaries of the Withington locality. The school has been attended by actors such as Sir Ben Kingsley and Robert Powell, cricketer Michael Atherton, and writer and broadcaster Martin Sixsmith.

Withington is served by the following local primary schools:

Ladybarn Primary School
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Mauldeth Road County Primary School
St Kentigern's Roman Catholic Primary School, Fallowfield
Old Moat School Withington

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