Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV37 9HA
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and sixth form, Stratford Girls' Grammar School has built a reputation for academic strength since its founding in 1958. This selective state grammar in Stratford-upon-Avon currently educates around 831 girls, notably above its stated capacity of 600, with a sixth form of 236. Entry at 11 is highly competitive, with 120 places offered through the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium. The pupil intake is diverse, with around one in five girls speaking English as an additional language.
831
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 831
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.3
- Location
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.sggs.org.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Headteacher
Headteacher Mrs Jacqueline Cornell
Latest results
Attainment 8
80.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
86%
A-level A*-A
44%
A-level A*-B
76%
Teaching & academics
Results are exceptional: an Attainment 8 score of 80.6 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and every pupil achieves a grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. At GCSE, 86% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and at A-level 44% reach A*-A with 76% at A*-B. The science and mathematics subjects are especially popular, alongside humanities and languages, and the EPQ is offered to extend independent study.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 236
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.56%
- EHC plans
- 0%
- English as additional language
- 20.1%
- Free school meals
- 2.3%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Netball is the main sport on offer. Modern languages have a clear presence, with French, German and Spanish all taught.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1958
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Students are not permitted to use mobile phones during school hours, including during lunch and break times.
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 27 September 2022
The last word
A consistently high-achieving girls' grammar where strong results and an across-the-board Outstanding rating reward families prepared for a competitive 11+.
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Stratford Girls' Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stratford Girls' Grammar School located?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is located at Shottery Manor, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HA.
What type of school is Stratford Girls' Grammar School?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Stratford Girls' Grammar School test in the 11+?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Stratford Girls' Grammar School use for the 11+?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Stratford Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Stratford Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Stratford Girls' Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Stratford Girls' Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Stratford Girls' Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Stratford Girls' Grammar School belong to?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Stratford Girls' Grammar School offer?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Stratford Girls' Grammar School?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School has approximately 831 pupils on roll.
What is Stratford Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 27 September 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.