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"Sapere Aude"
The High Master, Dr Martin Boulton, welcomes visitors to MGS and emphasizes the School’s long history of academic excellence, breadth beyond the classroom, and a culture of service to the community; Sapere Aude is highlighted as the School’s motto.
Junior School wrap-around care provided from 8:00 to 18:00.
Bursaries are means-tested financial help; over 200 pupils currently receive full or partial bursaries; bursary funds are managed by the MGS Trust; bursaries are available for Year 7 and Sixth Form; the School encourages donations to the Bursary Now Appeal; fee assistance is based on household income and reviewed annually.
Assessment Day: boys spend a day with lessons and activities; content is new to the pupil and not preparation-based; Entrance Examination Day: two English papers and two Arithmetic papers, followed by an activity in the afternoon; current school reference requested; for 2026 entry (Year 7), application window closed but assessment may still be available; Late Entry is possible only in exceptional circumstances.
Fees for the year 2025/26 are £18,666 per year inclusive of VAT, or £6,222 per term. Includes a Microsoft Surface computer, school books and equipment, stationery and other materials (excluding some items on the equipment list). Public examination fees for Year 11 and Year 13 are included. Optional extras include private music lessons. Other expenses typically relate to uniform, some trips during Activities Week, and other voluntary trips. Junior School fee includes free wrap-around care from 8:00 to 18:00. Bursary information available on request via Admissions. Donations to the Bursary Now Appeal are encouraged to support financial assistance.
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