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Stretford Grammar School

Trafford, M32 8JBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
+0.80
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.9×
Oversubscribed
333 1st-choice / 173 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#189 of 3,141 nationally

About Stretford Grammar School

Stretford Grammar School is a state secondary in Trafford that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 1,297 applications for 173 places, with 333 of those coming as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 7.5 to one. The school currently has 947 pupils against a capacity of 798, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. Fifteen per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is close to the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely mixed intake. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and its headteacher is Michael Mullins. Despite the high demand, the school does not hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted; its most recent graded inspection in 2015 rated it Good overall, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed that it remains Good, with inspectors noting it is improving.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGranby Road, Manchester, Trafford, M32 8JB
HeadteacherMichael Mullins
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils947
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity947 / 798 (119% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Latest monitoring visit (21 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosAstro TurfGymnasiumPlaying FieldsLibraryScience LabsSports HallICT SuiteTheatreSixth Form CentreSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RugbyCricketMartial ArtsBasketballAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubEco ClubOrchestraFilm ClubChoirModel United NationsNewspaperDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stretford Grammar School

Stretford Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.