School News Archive
A list of news stories from before the start of the 2017-2018 academic year.
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A-level results: congratulations to the class of 2017
Our Upper Sixth were celebrating success this morning as they collected their A-level results, with a 100% pass rate and almost three-quarters of results awarded at A* to B. From a year group of 109 pupils, 27 were awarded all A* and A grades.
Friday 25th August 2017
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GCSE results: celebrating success
GCSE pupils were enjoying the results of their hard work this morning with over 81% of results awarded at A* to B. Forty pupils out of the year group of 135 have achieved at least 9 A* and A grades.
Thursday 24th August 2017
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Junior and Senior School Open Morning: Saturday 16th September
You are warmly invited to join us at our Senior School, Junior School and Pre-reception Open Morning on Saturday 16th September.
Thursday 24th August 2017
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Prizegiving celebrates the Junior School year
Pupils, parents and governors gathered for an evening of music, celebration and reflection as the Junior School Prizegiving brought the year to a close.
Wednesday 16th August 2017
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Rewarding time for pupils at Duke of Edinburgh Presentation Evening
The annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Presentation Evening celebrated the achievements of the more than 300 pupils who this year took part in the Award at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
Tuesday 15th August 2017
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Physics pupils have a great time in Geneva
Physicists visited CERN and the Palais des Nations on an enjoyable, educational and eye-opening trip to Geneva, Switzerland.
Monday 14th August 2017
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Pupils embrace the great outdoors in Grasmere
Sixty eight second year pupils enjoyed canoeing, raft building, hiking, ghyll scrambling and canyoning on a four day trip to Grasmere in the Lake District.
Friday 11th August 2017
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Amazing athletic ability showcased during sports days
This year’s Senior School, Junior School and Pre-reception sports days were affected by the eclectic British weather but we were still treated to a comprehensive and impressive display of athletic ability from pupils of all ages.
Thursday 3rd August 2017
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Dance show brings talent to the stage
Pupils from first to fifth year impressed the audience at this year’s lower and middle school Dance Show, ‘Back To School’.
Thursday 3rd August 2017
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Cricket legend joins Speech Day celebrations
Former England cricket captain Alec Stewart OBE was the guest speaker at this year’s Speech Day celebrations at The Stockport Plaza.
Tuesday 1st August 2017
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Music Festival showcases superb musical talents
Musical pupils from first year to the sixth form enthralled visitors at this year’s senior school Music Festival.
Monday 24th July 2017
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Third year pupils sharpen skills during Bushcraft break
Forty seven third year pupils spent an action-packed weekend in the countryside as they took part in a Bushcraft experience at Cholmondley Castle Gardens.
Thursday 20th July 2017
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Musicians excel on concert tour to the Rhineland
Fifty seven pupils from all year groups enjoyed a highly successful Music tour of the Rhineland in Germany.
Monday 17th July 2017
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Summer Reunion brings Old Stops together
Stockport Grammar School welcomed 200 Old Stopfordians, current and former staff and their guests to this year’s Retirements and Summer Reunion barbecue on Saturday 24th June.
Monday 10th July 2017
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Tremendous turnout at annual Maths Competition
176 year five children from local primary schools took part in our annual Maths Competition.
Friday 7th July 2017
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Year three explorers visit Grasmere
As part of their humanities lessons, year three pupils have been studying Grasmere and they recently took a trip to the Lake District village to explore its beautiful surroundings.
Tuesday 4th July 2017
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An insight into University preparations
Lower sixth form pupils attended a two day UCAS Higher Education conference at the school to assist them with their forthcoming applications for university.
Monday 3rd July 2017
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Young Enterprise team to represent North West in National Finals
InStock Technologies, our Young Enterprise team, will represent the North West at the National Young Enterprise Finals in London.
Sunday 2nd July 2017
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Golf Day raises £7k for Bursary Fund
Eighteen teams of keen golfers took to the course at Stockport Golf Club for our annual Bursary Golf Day in association with Vernon Building Society.
Friday 30th June 2017
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Parliament visit whets pupils’ political appetite
Fourteen fourth year and sixth form pupils travelled to London to visit the Houses of Parliament and the Supreme Court with the aim of developing their understanding and interest in Law, Politics and International Relations.
Thursday 29th June 2017