Stretford Grammar School
Manchester, M32 8JB · Trafford · Grammar school
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6th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 842 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 99.4 · 99 | 30% | 2.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.8 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 75.5 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stretford Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 95.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 74.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.8 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Baking, Cyber Security, Lego Robotics, and Knitting and Crochet. Sports options cover Boys' Football, Girls' Rugby, Netball, and Cross Country. Music and arts groups include the Samba Band, Rock Band, and Steel Pans Band. Trips include a Year 10 visit to The Lowry Theatre, a Year 11 geography trip to Iceland, and a GCSE art residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 956 pupils against a stated capacity of 798. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Stretford Grammar School
Overview
Stretford Grammar School remains a ‘good’ school, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted. The report describes the school as an ‘inspirational place to learn’ where pupils ‘flourish’ in a ‘warm and welcoming learning environment’.
Strengths
- The school has designed an ‘exceptionally effective curriculum’, meticulously organising knowledge so pupils build understanding ‘cumulatively and confidently’.
- Teachers deliver lessons with ‘expertise and enthusiasm’, using ‘searching questions’ to deepen learning and quickly addressing any gaps in understanding.
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ‘achieve highly’ and are ‘exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain’.
- There is a ‘positive atmosphere’ where pupils show ‘utmost respect’ for each other and staff, supported by ‘strong systems’ for attendance.
- Pupils benefit from an ‘extensive range of extra-curricular activities’, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and various clubs, contributing significantly to school life.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that staff ‘aspire for further continuous improvement’ despite the ‘consistently high quality of provision’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.8 |
| 2024/25 | 74.4 |
| 2025/26 | 75.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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