Stockport Grammar School

Stockport Grammar School is committed to providing an environment that fosters all-round excellence, balancing traditional values with innovation. The school aims to instil academic ambition, encourage personal development, and cultivate a supportive community where pupils feel happy and confident. It places a strong emphasis on character, culture, and the individual needs of every child.

The school offers a continuous educational pathway from Nursery (3-11 years in the Junior School) through to the Senior School (11-16 years) and the Sixth Form (16-18 years). The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, with pupil choice central to decision-making, and prepares students for public examinations including GCSEs and A Levels. Academic progress is supported by regular reporting and consultation with parents.

The school maintains a dedicated Learning Support Department that provides advice, support, and extra help to pupils as necessary. The progress of each pupil is carefully monitored to ensure they receive the individual attention required to reach their full potential.

Stockport Grammar School welcomes applications for entry into its Nursery, Junior School, and Senior School, including the Sixth Form. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about the admissions process and the opportunities available to pupils. Detailed information regarding the application process for each stage is available on the school website.

The school operates on a three-term structure: Autumn, Spring, and Summer. The academic year typically begins in early September and concludes in early July, with half-term breaks in October, February, and May. Specific dates, including staff in-service days, entrance exam dates, and key events such as Founder’s Day and Speech Day, are published annually on the school website.

The campus features extensive facilities, including specialist teaching rooms for ICT, Science, Music, and Art and Design and Technology. Sports facilities are shared between the Junior and Senior schools and include all-weather pitches, a swimming pool, a sports hall, extensive playing fields, and an eight-lane sprint track. The Nursery is housed in a purpose-built single-storey building with bi-fold doors that facilitate indoor-outdoor learning.

The school provides a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, including music, sport, and various clubs. Pupils participate in national competitions, choir tours, and mock trials, and have access to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme. Teachers actively lead and support these activities to help pupils develop their talents in academia, sports, and the arts.