Stretford Grammar School
Manchester, Greater Manchester · M32 8JB
AAB+ A-level
30.6%
9–7 GCSE
64.8%
Pupils
942
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Stretford Grammar School is a co-educational foundation grammar school in south Manchester serving 942 pupils across three entry points. The school has built a distinctive reputation for pastoral excellence and a warm, respectful atmosphere where courtesy and diversity are core values. Recent Ofsted inspections (2024) have consistently praised pupils' behaviour, their care for one another, and a purposeful learning environment that visitors find striking.
- →Strong pastoral care and whole-school ethos emphasising respect and courtesy
- →Consistent Ofsted recognition of exceptional pupil behaviour and wellbeing
- →Grammar school entry via 11+ assessment with sixth form open to external applicants
- →Located within easy reach of south Manchester with good transport links
Who thrives here
Pupils who value a supportive, relationship-driven learning environment where academic rigour is paired with strong pastoral structures. The school appeals to families seeking a caring community ethos alongside grammar school academic standards.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Granby Road, Stretford
Manchester, Greater Manchester
M32 8JB
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stretford Grammar School cost?
Stretford Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Stretford Grammar School?
Stretford Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Stretford Grammar School's exam results?
At Stretford Grammar School, 30.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 64.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Stretford Grammar School a boarding school?
Stretford Grammar School is a day school in Manchester and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional whole-school behaviour and respect among pupils
✓Warm, welcoming and caring pastoral environment
✓Striking courtesy and pupil motivation observed by visitors
✓Strong sense of community and diversity celebrated
Common concerns
!School has not yet been fully inspected under current framework; limited external validation beyond 2024 Ofsted report