Welcome to Lady Manners School
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Lady Manners School. We are a highly successful 11-18 school situated within a beautiful setting in the Peak District.At Lady Manners School, we are committed to delivering the best possible education for our students. The school is inclusive in its outlook, and innovative in its engagement with students, parents and carers and the wider community. We value the strong relationships we have developed across our school community.Together we provide a safe and calm learning environment where every person matters, where no child is left behind and where every child has an opportunity to succeed. We have a strong commitment to ensuring that the learner is at the heart of everything we do. All students follow an ambitious school curriculum and are encouraged to have high aspirations in developing their individual talents.Students at Lady Manners are wonderful ambassadors for our school. They are hard working, enthusiastic, fun to be with and genuinely impressive young people. We have high expectations of them all and aim to develop confident, resilient and independent learners who enjoy their time at school. We want them to thrive within our school community.Students are supported by a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who value academic and wider successes in equal measure. All staff recognise that everyone learns differently and understand that making mistakes and taking risks are both integral parts of the learning experience.I am proud to be the Headteacher of Lady Manners School – I truly believe we are an excellent school.If you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.Gary PeatHeadteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,400 Total
No. of Boys
670 (47.9%)
No. of Girls
730 (52.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
34.6%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
9.03%
A*/A grades
23.75%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
90%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
74%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 18, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Dec 19, 2025
Sixth Form Applications for Internal Students
Jan 30, 2026
Application Deadline for External Students.
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 23
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Mar 28 - Apr 12
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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