The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 979
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 43.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Doward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Great Stone Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGorse Hill Primary School
Primary · 347m away
St Teresa's RC Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Kings Road Primary School
Primary · 963m away
Victoria Park Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Longford Park School
Special school · 1.0km away
St Ann's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Hilda's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John Vianney School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stretford High School a selective school?
No. Stretford High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stretford High School's Ofsted rating?
Stretford High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stretford High School?
Stretford High School currently has 979 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stretford High School take?
Stretford High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stretford High School?
Stretford High School is in Manchester, M32 0XA, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stretford High School have a sixth form?
No, Stretford High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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