The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 18.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
18.3
25.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
36% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,505
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Capewell (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreat Moor Infant School
Primary · Very close
Great Moor Junior School
Primary · Very close
Stockport School
Secondary · Very close
Aquinas College
16 plus · 774m away
St George's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hulme Hall Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Banks Lane Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Banks Lane Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stockport Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Stockport Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School currently has 1,505 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stockport Grammar School take?
Stockport Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School is in Stockport, SK2 7AF, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stockport Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stockport Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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