Stockport Grammar School, Stockport
Stockport Grammar School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Stockport. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Stockport Grammar School in detail
Stockport Grammar School in its own words
In its own words: "Stockport Grammar School is a 3 to 18 co-educational day school which recognises the value of each pupil as an individual, and the importance of nurturing every aspect of their personality and potential - intellectual, creative, emotional, physical and spiritual."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Stockport Grammar Junior School, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere where children make friends with ease, enjoy their learning and develop confidence. Where imagination is ignited and every question is a learning adventure."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Stockport
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stockport Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Stockport Grammar School are Hulme Hall Grammar School (0.7 miles); Progress Schools - Stockport (1.7 miles, Requires improvement); Penarth Group School (2.4 miles, Good, selective); and Greenbank Preparatory School (2.5 miles).
Hulme Hall Grammar SchoolProgress Schools - StockportPenarth Group SchoolGreenbank Preparatory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 116 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 575 pupils (39.7%) received SEN support and 6 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Woodsmoor Rail Station, about 320 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodsmoor Lane (near), 70 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
14 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
8 November 2016
Inspection
1 January 2011
About
Stockport Grammar School is a co-educational private day school in Stockport, England. The school was founded in 1487 by Sir Edmund Shaa, a former Lord Mayor of London, and is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stockport Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Stockport Grammar School
Icelandic adventure strengthens geographic knowledge
30 Sep 2026
A celebration of adventure and friendship on First Year residential
14 Sep 2026
Adventure Award support takes climbers to the next level
9 Sep 2026
Engagement, resilience, and commitment on show during Outward Bound Trip
7 Sep 2026
GCSE Results 2026: Congratulations to our fantastic Fifth Years
20 Aug 2026
A Level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
13 Aug 2026
From Stockport Grammar School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Stockport Grammar School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,448 pupils
1,530 places
82 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stockport
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockport
Across Stockport council
Places available
3,325
Applications
3,368
Got 1st preference
79.9%
Got preferred school
94.2%
All secondary applications across Stockport council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
575
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
40.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1,448
Total Pupils
784
Boys
664
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stockport Grammar School
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Questions parents ask about Stockport Grammar School
What are GCSE results like at Stockport Grammar School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stockport Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Stockport Grammar School last inspected?
Stockport Grammar School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School has around 1448 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Stockport Grammar School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 9 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Stockport is 8 (the median across 135 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stockport Grammar School?
Stockport Grammar School is at Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)