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Sixth Form News


A list of Sixth Form news stories from the start of the 2020-2021 academic year to the present day.

  • Spring Concert 2022

    Spring Concert on the horizon

    This year’s Spring Concert, which will be held at St George’s Church, Heaviley, will take place on Tuesday 22nd March and we would love for you to join us.

    Tuesday 1st March 2022

  • Sixth Form Centre in use

    New Sixth Form and Nursery buildings

    Pupils at Stockport Grammar School have been enjoying some fantastic new facilities with developments for both the youngest Nursery children and the oldest in Sixth Form. This follows recent redevelopment work in the Junior School.

    Monday 28th February 2022

  • Actors take part in the 2022 Classics Play

    Classics Play enthrals sell out audiences

    Students in the Lower Sixth delivered three outstanding performances of this year’s play, ‘Frogs: What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace, Love And Understanding’.

    Wednesday 16th February 2022

  • Tickets are on sale for various shows at SGS

    Students to take to the stage

    As we move further into the Spring term, we are excited that this year’s Classics Play, Dance Show and Drama Performance are just around the corner – and tickets are now available!

    Friday 4th February 2022

  • Pupils sit outside as they sketch the Whitworth Art Gallery

    Trips and projects inspire artistic creativity

    SGS creatives have been working hard to develop their artistic skills and techniques under the expert guidance of our Art and Design department.

    Monday 17th January 2022

  • Senior School Carol Service 2021

    Community comes together for Carol Services

    St George’s Church played host to both the Senior and Junior School Carol Services during the last week of the Autumn term.

    Monday 20th December 2021

  • Flutes at the 2021 Christmas Concert

    Musicians produce cracking performances at Christmas Concert

    An excited crowd headed to the Dining Hall to take in the wonderful sounds of SGS musicians who performed a plethora of songs at the Christmas Concert.

    Wednesday 8th December 2021

  • Musicians and audience at the 2021 Autumn Concert

    Autumn Concert welcomes appreciative audience back to SGS

    It was amazing to have a live crowd back at Stockport Grammar School for the Autumn Concert, the first in-person concert since the Spring term of 2020.

    Wednesday 1st December 2021

  • Albert Johnston Award winner Lydia

    Albert Johnston Award success for Lydia

    Lower Sixth student Lydia Barker will travel across the Irish Sea after impressing the judges to win this year’s Albert Johnston Award competition.

    Monday 29th November 2021

  • Anti-bullying Week 2021 - window display

    Kindness shines through during Anti-bullying week

    The Senior School marked Anti-Bullying Week with a special assembly, dedicated form time and an inspiring One Kind Word activity.

    Wednesday 24th November 2021

  • The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe cast

    The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

    Audiences at this year’s Drama Production were transported from Stockport to Narnia during three amazing performances of ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’. You can watch a video selection of highlights from the show.

    Thursday 18th November 2021

  • First Year Residential 2021 - pupils in cave

    Taking Stock Issue 78 now available

    The 2021 Autumn/Winter edition of the school’s termly magazine, Taking Stock, is now available to download and read from the Magazines and Publications section of the school website.

    Wednesday 17th November 2021

  • Students take part in the History Podcast Project

    History podcast shines light on inspirational black figures

    During the year the SGS History department are making a series of podcasts which will be released at certain points throughout 2021-2022.

    Tuesday 9th November 2021

  • The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe poster

    Excitement builds for autumn Drama Production

    This year’s autumn Drama Production is ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’ and the excitement within the SSG community is palpable with the performance dates fast approaching.

    Tuesday 9th November 2021

  • Black History Month window display

    SGS marks Black History Month

    October was Black History Month in the UK and pupils and staff have taken part in a range of activities.

    Wednesday 3rd November 2021

  • SGS musicians have been selected for The Hallé Orchestra

    Talented musicians secure Hallé selection

    A number of talented SGS musicians are celebrating after being offered places in the Hallé Youth Orchestra and the Hallé Youth Choir.

    Monday 25th October 2021

  • Pupils in a Chemistry laboratory

    Open Events 2021 – Book your place now

    The staff and pupils at Stockport Grammar School are looking forward to welcoming you for a series of Open Events scheduled for this Autumn Term.

    Friday 1st October 2021

  • A double page from the 2021 Art Catalogue

    Catalogue showcases stunning creativity of artists

    The amazing artistic ability of last year’s A-level and GCSE Art students has been documented in a colourful and jam-packed gallery catalogue.

    Thursday 30th September 2021

  • Clara Zelhof will play the violin and piano in the Junior RNCM

    Musicians impress with RNCM offers and exam distinctions

    Gifted SGS musicians have demonstrated their burgeoning talent with two pupils being selected for the Junior Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and a raft of impressive exam results.

    Friday 24th September 2021

  • Pleased students collect their A-level results

    A-level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

    Well done to our Upper Sixth who are collecting their A-level results this morning, with 86% of the grades awarded at A* to B and 58% at A* and A. You are a fantastic year group and we are immensely proud of your hard work and achievements!

    Tuesday 10th August 2021