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Stretford Grammar School
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- Trafford M32 8JB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
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Academic Progress: Year 11 pupils made progress well above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well in lessons and have positive attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly across a broad range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' praiseworthy behaviour supports learning exceptionally well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use questioning skilfully.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers regularly receive training and updates.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel the school is well led and managed by supportive senior leaders.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers deliver the curriculum with expertise and enthusiasm.
Current Educational Practices: Staff aspire for continuous improvement and are supported to maintain a reasonable workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value information about their children’s progress.
Communication: Staff are approachable; parents receive valued information.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents would recommend the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents hold the school in high regard and are involved in school life.
Communication: The school ensures that parents know why it is important to attend school every day.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have full confidence in the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors offer high challenge and support.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has strengthened this area since the last inspection.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge and support leaders robustly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure strong quality of education and aim for further improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say bullying is rare; safeguarding is effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of keeping pupils safe in school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe both online and in the community.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A positive culture around safeguarding is present.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils relish sports, trips, and a wide array of enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from a range of enrichment activities.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from an extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils make significant contributions as ambassadors and prefects.
Career Counselling Services: Improved careers information, education, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Subject leaders revised schemes to prepare A-level students better.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive a well-considered programme of careers education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form produce high-quality work.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff expertly adapt delivery to help SEND pupils learn well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders provide training for teachers about pupils' needs.
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Stretford Grammar School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 942 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 95% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Co-educational Foundation Grammar School Stretford Grammar School has aspirational students who show great care and consideration for one another and the larger community. This caring and compassionate behaviour is celebrated in two Ofsted reports and frequently commented upon by visitors to the school who are struck by the courteous, purposeful and respectful atmosphere. At the heart of the school, core values of courtesy and respect, together with its diversity and excellent relationships, make Stretford Grammar School a unique place to learn. The School's principal aim of 'striving for the very best for all students' was confirmed in the school's most recent inspection in 2015 which highlighted the 'caring, committed and clear leadership' of the school. In 2017, 94% of our students achieved a grade 5 in English and mathematics, and our progress measures are significantly above the local and national averages. The school is ranked in the top 5% of all schools nationwide according to our Attainment 8 score. These are wonderful achievements which reflect the hard work and dedication of students and staff as well as the incredible support of our parental body. In addition, the school places great value on student participation in a broad range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at developing life skills, leadership potential and links with the wider community. In doing so, we hope that each and every one of our students has the opportunity to experience success during their time at Stretford Grammar School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 12.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 95% | 63% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.80% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.60 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% | 51.88% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 65.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 39.29% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 57% | 24.75% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 31.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.70 | 4.33 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 86.87% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 29.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 33.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 14.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 76.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 62.64% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 38.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 24.28% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 28.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.09 | 4.19 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.82% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.36% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 30.32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 34.59% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 14.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.82% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 4 | 48.04% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 63.17% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 34.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% 3 | 21.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 27.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.22 | 3.92 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 29.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 33.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 14.18% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 3 | 49.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 63.79% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 40.96% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 15 | 26.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% 9 | 33.13% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.5 | 4.09 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 126 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 82.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 27.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 35.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 11.33% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.95% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 50.48% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 64.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 39.39% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 28.78% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 30.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.76% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 127 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 41.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 26.05% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 35.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 9.86% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.43% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.73 | 35.7 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.63 | 35.67 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.80% | 22.73% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 52 | 188 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 66.58% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 16.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 8.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.88 | 38.89 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.02 | 38.73 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.9% | 30.39% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 259 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 69.08% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.83% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12.92% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.75% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.53 3 | 34.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.41 1 | 34.3 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.6% | 21.76% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 192 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 71.42% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.92% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 14.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.92% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.98 1 | 33.54 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.78 8 | 34.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.7% | 20.16% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 6.73% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.45% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 9.82% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 2% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.29 | 31.61 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.92 | 34.08 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.5% | 18.58% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 27.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.15% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 16.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 2.46% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stretford Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1