Stretford Grammar School 11 Plus Guide
At a Glance
Assessment: GL Assessment
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 150
Competition: Medium
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stretford Grammar School
Stretford Grammar School is a selective co-educational grammar school located in Trafford, Greater Manchester. Renowned for its inclusive ethos and excellent academic results, the school welcomes boys and girls from diverse backgrounds and provides an environment where all students can achieve their best. It combines academic success with strong personal development, encouraging pupils to thrive in a supportive and ambitious community.
The school is known for its focus on academic achievement, discipline, and community values. Students are motivated to engage fully in both their studies and wider school life, taking advantage of the many opportunities on offer. With consistently high performance in public examinations, Stretford Grammar has built a reputation for helping pupils progress to leading universities and further education institutions.
Offering a broad and balanced curriculum, Stretford Grammar promotes learning both inside and outside the classroom. Pupils can take part in a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, sport, and specialist clubs, helping them to develop confidence and leadership skills. With a strong pastoral care system, the school ensures every child receives the support they need. Due to its popularity, admission to Year 7 is highly competitive each year.
Location & Contact Info
Contact details, address and parking information for Stretford Grammar School
Ofsted Report
Ofsted report breakdown for Stretford Grammar School
Exam Format
Learn about the 11 Plus exam format at Stretford Grammar School
Preparing for the 11 Plus
Help your child prepare with tips, exam papers, and featured tuition agencies
Key Dates
All key dates and application information for Stretford Grammar School
How to Apply
Information on the application process for Stretford Grammar School
FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers for Stretford Grammar School
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Stretford Grammar School’s Key Information
The key information, such as contact information and student intake for Stretford Grammar School.
School Address
Full Address:
Stretford Grammar School, Granby RoadStretford
Greater Manchester
M32 8JB
Contact Information
Parking in the school
There is parking in school as well as nearby on-street parking.Â
Additional parking off site
- Car Park: Bridgewater Way, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8HW, 0.4 miles from the school.Â
- Car Park: Newton St, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8LS, 0.5 miles from the school.
Stretford Grammar School Ofsted Report
Quick Summary
Overall rating: Stretford Grammar School continues to be an exceptional place to learn, where pupils flourish in a warm, welcoming and ambitious environment that could soon be judged outstanding.
Academic strength: The school’s curriculum is expertly designed and delivered, ensuring pupils and sixth formers gain deep knowledge and achieve highly across a wide range of subjects.
Teaching and curriculum: Teachers show strong subject expertise and enthusiasm, using effective questioning and assessment to help every pupil make excellent progress, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and culture: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary, showing respect, motivation and pride in their school. They embrace an extensive range of extracurricular activities that develop confidence, teamwork and leadership.
Leadership and safeguarding: The school is exceptionally well led and supported by dedicated governors and staff. Safeguarding is robust, staff morale is high, and parents hold the school in very high regard.
Stretford Grammar School Exam Format
Admission to Year 7 at Stretford Grammar School is determined by a pupil’s performance in the Trafford Grammar Schools Consortium 11 Plus entrance exam.
The Stretford Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
The 11 Plus exam is a multiple-choice test made up of two papers, each lasting around one hour and taken on the same day under timed conditions. Both papers cover a mixture of question types assessing:
Paper 1:
Multiple-choice paper testing Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Paper 2:
Multiple-choice paper testing Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pass Mark
Scores are age-standardised and combined to produce an overall result. The school does not publish a pass mark, but typically, pupils achieving scores in the top 25% across the consortium are considered for a place.
Catchment Area
Stretford Grammar School catchment area is defined as the postcodes: M32, M33, M41, M15 and M16 (both within Trafford and Manchester) and including M21, this being the next closest postcode to the school. Priority will be given to applicants living within the catchment area, should there still be places to be awarded, applicants living outside of the catchment area will be admitted, with the applicants living closest to the school having the greater priority.
Additional Eligibility
To qualify for admission, candidates must reach the required standard in the entrance exam. If there are more eligible applicants than available places, priority is given to:
- Looked after children or previously looked after children who meet the standard
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of current pupils
- Applicants living closest to the school
Stretford Grammar follows the Trafford Local Authority coordinated admissions process.
Click here to view the full Stretford Grammar School admissions policy.
Preparing for the 11 Plus Test at Stretford Grammar School
Supporting your child through their 11 Plus preparation can have a big impact on their confidence and performance. Here are some tips that can help:
Useful Tips
Start Early
Begin preparation in Year 4 or the start of Year 5. This allows plenty of time for steady progress without creating too much pressure.
Use Exam Papers
Work through timed exam papers together to build familiarity with the question style and develop exam technique.
Target Weak Areas
Keep track of their performance and focus extra time on any topics or question types they find more difficult.
Encourage Daily Reading
A regular reading habit helps expand vocabulary, improve comprehension and boost analytical thinking – all vital for the 11 Plus.
Make Use of Online Resources
Digital learning tools can provide personalised practice and clear feedback to make study time more effective and engaging.
Best Chance of Success
Keeping preparation steady, organised and encouraging will help your child feel confident and well-prepared when exam day arrives.
11 Plus Mock Exams in Your Area
We’re currently working on setting up a network of local test centres to offer in-person 11 Plus mock exams that closely match the format used by Stretford Grammar School. These sessions will provide a valuable opportunity for your child to practise under real exam conditions, helping to build confidence and improve performance. Although this service isn’t available just yet, you can register your interest by completing the form below. We’ll get in touch as soon as mock exams become available in your area.
Stretford Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the key dates to do with the 11 Plus entrance exam for Stretford Grammar School. These dates are shared by all of the schools in the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium.
Entrance Exam Registration Opens
Registration Deadline
Entrance Test Date
Results Released
Common Application Form Deadline
Offer Day
Stretford Grammar School Application Process
To apply for a Year 7 place at Stretford Grammar School, families need to complete both the school’s registration form and the local authority’s application process.
Admissions Policy 2026
Make sure you read the Stretford Grammar School Admissions Policy PDF to ensure you and your child understand the process and eligibility criteria.
View Admissions PolicyEntrance Test Entry Form
Parents are required to register their child for the 11 Plus entrance test via the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium portal. Registration must be completed during the official application window, which typically runs between April and June. It is essential to apply on time, as late registrations will not be accepted.
Visit School WebsiteCommon Application Form (CAF)
This form must be submitted to your local authority, with Stretford Grammar School listed as one of your preferences. The CAF deadline is 31st October 2025. Both forms must be completed, failure to submit either will result in an incomplete application.
Stretford Grammar School FAQs
Register for the Trafford Grammar Schools 11+ exam through the school/consortium portal during the application window, and also complete your Local Authority’s common application form listing Stretford as one of your preferences.
Applicants sit a shared Trafford-wide entrance test, comprising two GL/CEM style papers covering verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics.
Very competitive, achieving the qualifying score (334) does not guarantee a place. Offers are based on exam ranking plus oversubscription criteria when demand exceeds available places.
Yes and no: Stretford defines a preferred catchment by postcodes (M32, M33, M41, M15, M16 and M21) for priority purposes, but admissions are not limited strictly to this area, and distance acts as a tiebreaker.