Apply to the Senior School
Choosing a school for your child as they approach Senior School age is an important decision for parents and at Stockport Grammar School we would like to make the experience as simple, comfortable and stress-free as possible.
We host a number of open events and taster days as well as offering bespoke tours for parents so that you can view the surroundings and get a feel for the environment that your son or daughter could enjoy.
We welcome your application for a place for your child and would request that you complete the online admission form. A non-refundable fee of £75 per child is applicable upon submission of the online form.
For Senior School entry other than at 11+, please speak to the Admissions department before completing the online form, as places are currently unavailable.
The exam for admission to First Year in September 2024 will take place on Wednesday 10th January 2024. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th December 2023.
Please email admissions@stockportgrammar.co.uk if this is of interest.
Click here to complete the Senior School Application Form online
Download a Senior School Admission Form (pdf)
Entrance examination
The 11+ entrance examination is taken by every child who applies to join the First Year at age eleven.
The exam for admission to First Year in September 2024 will take place on Wednesday 10th January 2024. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th December 2023.
Please see our entrance examination page for more information.
Post-examination meeting
An informal meeting forms the final stage of the admissions procedure.
Those invited for a post-examination meeting will be notified by email within two weeks of the entrance exam. You and your child will meet with one of the following members of our senior management team:
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- Mrs Sarah Capewell, Head
- Mrs Jackie Smith, Deputy Head (Staffing and Co-Curricular)
- Mr Ian Kendrick, Deputy Head (Academic)
- Mrs Jo White, Deputy Head (Pastoral)
- Mrs Helen Lawson, Head of Lower School
- Mr Chris Wright, Admissions Co-ordinator
Headteacher’s reports
We ask every child’s primary school head teacher to submit a confidential report about the applicant. Your child’s chances will not be damaged if a report is not provided.
Offer of a place
The letter will say if your child:
- has been offered a fee-paying place
- has been offered a place with financial assistance
- has been placed on a reserve list from which further offers may be made
- has not been offered a place
You will be given the opportunity to visit the school again after places have been offered.
Entry to other years
On occasions we have availability of places in other years. Please contact the Admissions department to confirm availability before completing the online admissions form.
First Year (Year Seven)
An assessment in English and Mathematics is taken by children who apply for late entry to First Year (Year Seven). You will normally be notified of the outcome within 48 hours.
Your child will sit the entrance exam in full if this has not already taken place for the next year’s intake.
References will also be sought from your child’s current school.
Second and Third Year (Year Eight and Nine)
An assessment in English and Mathematics is taken by children who apply for entry to Second and Third Year (Year Eight and Nine). You will normally be notified of the outcome within 48 hours.
References will also be sought from your child’s current school.
Fourth and Fifth Year (Year Ten and Eleven)
We do not normally admit children to Fourth or Fifth Year (Years Ten and Eleven).
Sixth Form
More information on admission to the Sixth Form can be found in the Sixth Form Admissions section of the website.
More information
If you need help or guidance at any time during the admissions process, please contact our Admissions Officer Margaret Connor by telephone on 0161 419 2409 or by email at admissions@stockportgrammar.co.uk.