Stretford Grammar School
School summary
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.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 160 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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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.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.39%
- EHC plans
- 1.48%
- English as additional language
- 30.6%
- Free school meals
- 15%
Schools nearby
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Loreto Grammar School
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, North West
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham, North West
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, North West
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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
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.