Stretford Grammar School
Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West · M32 8JB
Academic results set Stretford Grammar School apart: its pupils achieve far above the national picture, and the school draws a notably diverse intake. Around 30 per cent of pupils speak English as an additional language, and 15 per cent are eligible for free school meals, figures that point to a genuinely mixed community. This Trafford grammar is currently running well over its formal capacity, with 947 pupils on a roll designed for 798. Entry at 11 is competitive, with 160 places available each year through the Trafford Grammar School Consortium.
947
Pupils
160
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 947
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.5
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West
- Website
- www.stretfordgrammar.com
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Trafford Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 160
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
23 April 2026
Registration closesNext
19 June 2026
Exam date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
19 June 2026
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Latest results
Attainment 8
74.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 74.4 stands well clear of the national average of 46.9, and 96 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47 per cent. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.5, results of this kind reflect a consistently high-achieving cohort.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.39%
- EHC plans
- 1.48%
- English as additional language
- 30.6%
- Free school meals
- 15%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A selective Manchester grammar where outstanding results meet a strikingly diverse intake. Families confident their child can shine in the GL-assessed 11+ will find much to like.
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Stretford Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stretford Grammar School located?
Stretford Grammar School is located at Granby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8JB.
What type of school is Stretford Grammar School?
Stretford Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Stretford Grammar School test in the 11+?
Stretford Grammar School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Stretford Grammar School use for the 11+?
Stretford Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Stretford Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Stretford Grammar School 11+ exam is on 14 September 2026.
How do I apply to Stretford Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 23 April 2026, registration closes on 19 June 2026 and the application deadline is 19 June 2026.
Which consortium does Stretford Grammar School belong to?
Stretford Grammar School is part of the Trafford Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Stretford Grammar School offer?
Stretford Grammar School has a published admission number of 160 places.
How many pupils attend Stretford Grammar School?
Stretford Grammar School has approximately 947 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.