Stockport Grammar School
Stockport, Stockport, North West · SK2 7AF
Founded in 1487, Stockport Grammar School ranks among the oldest schools in the country, and today it is a large, non-denominational independent for around 1,505 boys and girls aged 11 to 18. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection the top grade of "excellent", judging pupils' personal development to be equally strong and finding all compliance standards met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 11 to 1 points to small classes and close attention, and the school carries a notably high level of SEN support. Under Head Mrs Sarah Capewell, it offers a settled, academically serious environment without boarding.
1,505
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£14,658
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 1,505
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 11
- Location
- Stockport, Stockport, North West
- Website
- www.stockportgrammar.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 456 9000
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Sarah Capewell
Latest results
Attainment 8
18.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
58%
A-level A*-A
41%
A-level A*-B
75%
Teaching & academics
GCSE candidates take a broad mix that stretches from Latin and Classical Civilisation to three modern languages, sciences and technology subjects, with 58% of grades at 9 to 7. The sixth form spans an unusually wide A-level menu, including Further Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Psychology and Government and Politics, where 41% of entries reach A*-A and 75% A*-B. The EPQ is offered alongside A-levels for those wanting to pursue independent research. Reported headline figures such as the low Attainment 8 score sit oddly against these results and are best clarified directly with the school.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 219
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 35.22%
- EHC plans
- 0.33%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Music has a clear standing here, with two annual scholarships offering a 25% fee reduction. Drama and Theatre Studies, Art and Design, and a strong sport and PE presence feature among popular subject choices, suggesting plenty beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1487
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Parents of children in years 5 and 6 are able to apply for permission for their child to bring a phone to school if they are making their own way to and from school. On arrival, phones are handed in at the school office and returned to the children at the end of the school day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,843 - £14,658
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 November 2023
The last word
A historic, academically ambitious independent with small classes and a wide curriculum. Means-tested bursaries and academic and music scholarships help open the door for families weighing fees of up to £18,843 a year.
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Stockport Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stockport Grammar School located?
Stockport Grammar School is located at Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF.
What type of school is Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School has approximately 1,505 pupils on roll.
What is Stockport Grammar School's inspection rating?
Stockport Grammar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.