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Stretford High School

Trafford, M32 0XASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.07
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
180 1st-choice / 194 places
Ranking
#1,365
of 3,141 nationally

About Stretford High School

Stretford High School sits within Trafford, a local authority known for its strong secondary school performance, and it occupies a mid-table position there. Among the 19 same-type state schools in the borough, it ranks 12th by Progress 8 score, placing it just below the median. The top three performers in Trafford are all grammar schools — Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Loreto Grammar School, and Saint Ambrose College — each with Progress 8 scores well above 1.0, so the competition is stiff. Stretford High is a non-selective, mixed 11-16 school with no sixth form, and its intake reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage: 43.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national average. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 503 applications for 194 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 180 first-preference applications and 149 offers made to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests it is a popular choice locally, despite not being among the highest-ranked schools in the borough.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGreat Stone Road, Manchester, Trafford, M32 0XA
HeadteacherNicola Doward
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils979
Free School Meals (FSM)43.7%
School Capacity979 / 1,000 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreScience LabsSports HallLibraryDining HallICT SuiteAstro TurfPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSwimming PoolGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

NetballCricketSwimmingGymnasticsCross CountryRowingMartial ArtsFootballBadmintonDance

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperEco ClubCodingChessBook ClubArt ClubDramaGardeningModel United NationsChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

Source: stretfordhigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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