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Senior School News


A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2021-2022 academic year to the present day.

  • Pupils in a Physics lesson

    Book your place for our 2024 Open Events

    We are delighted to launch our Open Event dates for the 2024-2025 autumn term! You are warmly invited to join us to discover how we inspire, develop and support our pupils.

    Monday 14th October 2024

  • The Eco committee with their Green Award plaque

    Eco Committee delighted to achieve Green Flag award distinction

    Stockport Grammar School is committed to minimising our environmental impact and offering our pupils, their parents and everyone who visits the school a safe and healthy space.

    Saturday 5th October 2024

  • Attendees at the Community and Heritage Open Event mingle in the Sixth Form Common Room

    Open House celebrates community and heritage

    We are immensely proud of our links with the local community and, from our foundation in 1487 by Sir Edmond Shaa, our place in Stockport’s history, present and future.

    Tuesday 1st October 2024

  • Contributors to Issue 9 of SGS Historian with their prizes

    History magazine impresses national competition judges

    Over the summer holiday we received the news that Issue 9 of the SGS Historian magazine was chosen as runner up in Young Historian Awards Best School History Magazine competition (sponsored by the Mid-Trent and Mercia Branch).

    Tuesday 24th September 2024

  • Visitors and artists at the 2024 A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition

    Outstanding work displayed at Art Exhibition

    Visitors to the 2024 A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition were presented with an outstanding collection of work made by pupils in the Fifth Year and Upper Sixth that marked the culmination of two years of study.

    Friday 20th September 2024

  • Student Daniel Barraclough with his A Level practical piece

    DT students create exceptional practical pieces

    Design and Technology (DT) is an inspiring subject that gives young people the skills and abilities to engage positively with the designed and made world and to harness the benefits of technology.

    Tuesday 17th September 2024

  • Dancers on stage during the Making Moves National Platform at Sadler's Wells

    Dancers’ delight at performing on the national stage

    SGS dancers had the time of their lives as they took to the stage at Sadler’s Wells Theatre for the Making Moves National Platform.

    Monday 16th September 2024

  • Students drawing on Castlefield Viaduct during their art trip to Manchester

    Manchester inspires Lower Sixth artists

    Lower Sixth Art students enjoyed fine weather as they ventured into Manchester to spend the day drawing and photographing in different locations.

    Monday 16th September 2024

  • Lower Sixth students and staff on the expedition to Cambodia and Vietnam pose for a photo in front of a landmark

    Students enjoy excellent expedition to Vietnam and Cambodia

    At the end of the summer term, 13 Sixth Form students, along with Mr Allen and Miss Hockaday, embarked on a three-week Outlook expedition to Vietnam and Cambodia.

    Thursday 12th September 2024

  • Students on the Geography trip to the Azores sit in front of a view of the sea

    Azores adventure delights Geography students

    Geographers from Third Year, Fourth Year and Lower Sixth travelled to the mid-Atlantic islands of the Azores at the end of summer term.

    Monday 9th September 2024

  • Pupils from Rose Hill Primary School pose for a photo during the 2024 Year 5 Maths Challenge

    Maths Challenge adds up to fun for Year 5 children

    Towards the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, 264 young mathematicians from 38 primary schools across Greater Manchester gathered at Stockport Grammar School for the annual Maths Challenge for Year 5 children.

    Friday 6th September 2024

  • The quad at Stockport Grammar School

    Community and Heritage – Book our Open House

    Founded in 1487, Stockport Grammar School is one of the oldest schools in the country. Join us on the 10th September for a guided tour, and coffee and cake, and discover Sir Edmond Shaa’s enduring commitment to the children of his home-town and our plans for the future. Our Open House is part of the […]

    Friday 6th September 2024

  • Old Stops’ Review Issue 14 now available

    The latest edition of Old Stops’ Review, our annual magazine featuring news from and interviews with Old Stopfordians, is out now.

    Tuesday 3rd September 2024

  • GCSE Results 2024: Congratulations to our Fifth Years

    Well done to our Fifth Years on their fantastic GCSE results!

    Thursday 22nd August 2024

  • Alex Hartemink, the winner of the Albert Johnston Travel Award, posing for a photo by the sea

    Life-changing experience for Alex thanks to travel award

    Sixth Form student Alex Hartemink enjoyed an inspiring and life-changing solo trip to Australia after picking up the Albert Johnston Travel Award.

    Sunday 18th August 2024

  • Student smiling with parents during the 2024 A Level Results Day

    A Level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

    Congratulations to our Upper Sixth who collected their A Level results this morning. We are so proud of you!

    Thursday 15th August 2024

  • Writers of the 2024 edition of Like, Literary

    Like, Literary explores global society in latest issue

    The 2024 edition of ‘Like, Literary’, the school’s annual literary magazine, has been published and, this year, the publication offers an exploration of our global society by the SGS community.

    Wednesday 31st July 2024

  • The audience in Stockport Plaza for Speech Day 2024

    Speech Day celebration of the school year

    The school community came together to celebrate a year of success at the 2024 Senior School Speech Day in the superb art deco surroundings of The Stockport Plaza.

    Tuesday 23rd July 2024

  • Pupils outside the Warner Brothers Studio during their trip to London

    Theatre trip to capital delights Drama pupils

    50 pupils from Third Year to Sixth Form participated in a London theatre extravaganza, organised and led by Drama teacher Miss Lucy Mitchell.

    Monday 22nd July 2024

  • The writers of Issue 9 of SGS Historian

    Issue 9 of SGS Historian now live

    Issue 9 of the ‘SGS Historian’, a magazine created by Sixth Form students and staff, is now available to read.

    Friday 19th July 2024