Stockport Grammar School
Stockport, Cheshire · SK2 7AF
Stockport Grammar School is a long-established independent all-through day school serving ages 3–18 across suburban Greater Manchester. With nearly 1,500 pupils spanning nursery through sixth form, it combines the breadth of a traditional grammar education with modern facilities and enrichment. The school emphasises academic ambition alongside care, community, and character development, positioning itself as a progressive independent choice for families in the North West.
- →All-through structure allowing smooth progression from age 3 without external transitions
- →Strong academic reputation with consistent A-level and GCSE results in a competitive region
- →Established co-educational environment with balanced pastoral care and house system
Who thrives here
Academically engaged pupils who value breadth alongside rigour, and families seeking a day-school ethos with traditional grammar foundations and a modern, inclusive co-ed community.
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Contact & visit
Buxton Road
Stockport, Cheshire
SK2 7AF
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Stockport Grammar School?
Day fees at Stockport Grammar School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Stockport Grammar School's exam results?
At Stockport Grammar School, 30% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 58% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Stockport Grammar School a boarding school?
Stockport Grammar School is a day school in Stockport and does not offer boarding.
What is Stockport Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Stockport Grammar School “Excellent” (2019). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic outcomes and rigorous teaching
✓Excellent pastoral care and supportive house system
✓Breadth of enrichment and co-curricular offer (music, drama, sport, expeditions)
✓All-through continuity reducing transition stress
✓Modern facilities and ongoing investment in buildings
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted or ISI inspected, so current external validation limited
!Day-only provision may not suit families seeking boarding flexibility
!Fees not publicly listed, making cost transparency difficult for prospective families