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Stockport Grammar School: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes, 11+ entry

    Fri 11 Dec

    Friday 11 December 2026, for September 2027 entry

    Checked, source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £5,183a term

    2026–27 school year, VAT not included

    Checked, source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 7 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

Stockport Grammar School sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Stockport Grammar School takes new pupils at 11+, 13+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a reasoning paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview and a reference from the current school.

    Registration closes: Friday 11 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Other ways in: 13+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 13+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper and a reference from the current school.

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

    Registration closes: Friday 11 December 2026 (for September 2027 entry)

Source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

More about entry from our guide

Stockport Grammar Junior School appears on the same website. Under our rule for linked junior schools we treat it as a separate school, to be covered on a page of its own, so nothing here applies to joining before Year 7: this page is about entry at 11+, 13+ and 16+ only.

See our page on Stockport Grammar Junior School.

11+ (Year 7)

Candidates are interviewed as well as sitting the written papers, and academic and music scholarships are open at this entry point. The school has not yet published its timetable for September 2028 entry.

  • What the school assesses: interviewStockport Grammar School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: An informal meeting forms the final stage of the admissions procedure.View the official source; creative or extended writing taskStockport Grammar School: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Our Entrance paper in English consists of two sections – comprehension and creative writing.View the official source; school's own English assessmentStockport Grammar School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Applicants take three papers: English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own maths assessmentStockport Grammar School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Applicants take three papers: English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; school's own reasoning assessmentStockport Grammar School: Own reasoningChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Applicants take three papers: English, Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolStockport Grammar School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: We ask every child’s primary school head teacher to submit a confidential report about the applicant.View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Stockport Grammar School: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 11 December 2026Stockport Grammar School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The deadline for applications is Friday 11th December 2026.View the official source
AssessmentTuesday 12 January 2027Stockport Grammar School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesStockport Grammar School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source
AssessmentStockport Grammar School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source
OffersStockport Grammar School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source

13+ (Year 9)

Children applying for a place in Year 8 or Year 9 sit the school's own English and maths assessments, and their current school is asked for a reference. There is no published timetable for this entry point, so ask the admissions team whether a place is free.

  • What the school assesses: school's own English assessmentStockport Grammar School: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: An assessment in English and Mathematics is taken by children who apply for entry to Second and Third Year (Year 8 and 9).View the official source; school's own maths assessmentStockport Grammar School: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: An assessment in English and Mathematics is taken by children who apply for entry to Second and Third Year (Year 8 and 9).View the official source; reference or report from current schoolStockport Grammar School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: References will also be sought from your child’s current school.View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Applicants for September 2027 are interviewed, need to meet GCSE grade requirements and are asked for a reference. We did not find an assessment or offer date on the sixth-form pages we checked.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsStockport Grammar School: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Typical offers require an average GCSE score of a grade 6 across the best eight subjects, with at least a grade 7 in Maths, Science and Languages if chosen for A Level.View the official source; interviewStockport Grammar School: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Applicants and their parents will be invited for an interview with Head Mrs Sarah Capewell and Head of Sixth Form Mr David Stone.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolStockport Grammar School: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Applicants may be offered a place subject to expected GCSE grades being achieved and a suitable reference from the applicant’s current school.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
Registration closesFriday 11 December 2026Stockport Grammar School: Registration deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Please note that applications for the Sixth Form are to be made before 11th December 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesStockport Grammar School: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Please note that applications for the Sixth Form are to be made before 11th December 2026.View the official source
AssessmentStockport Grammar School: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Please note that applications for the Sixth Form are to be made before 11th December 2026.View the official source
OffersStockport Grammar School: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Stockport Grammar School; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Please note that applications for the Sixth Form are to be made before 11th December 2026.View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Stockport Grammar School

  1. Next: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    in about 7 weeks

  2. Coming up: Entrance tests

Dates for the other ways in16+

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Registration closes for 16+ entry

    in about 7 weeks

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Stockport Grammar School in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
3 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Stockport Grammar School is a leading independent co-educational school for children from 3-18 years.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Scholarships
2 kinds
Awards for a talent, such as academic work, music or sport.
Ways in
11+, 13+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£75VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £5,183 a term, VAT not included
11+ entry, day
£5,183 a term, VAT not included
13+ entry, day
£5,183 a term, VAT not included
16+ entry, day
£5,183 a term, VAT not included

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees exclude VAT

Registration fee: £75 (VAT not stated by the school).

Source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

Stockport Grammar charges the same termly fee at 11+, 13+ and 16+ for 2026–27Stockport Grammar School: Academic yearChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The fees for the 2026-2027 school year will be:View the official source. Note that the published fees exclude VATStockport Grammar School: Vat treatmentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: £5,183 | £1,037 | £300 | £19,560View the official source.

Joining atDay
11+£5,183 per term (excluding VAT)Stockport Grammar School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: £5,183 | £1,037 | £300 | £19,560View the official source
13+£5,183 per term (excluding VAT)Stockport Grammar School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: £5,183 | £1,037 | £300 | £19,560View the official source
16+£5,183 per term (excluding VAT)Stockport Grammar School: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: £5,183 | £1,037 | £300 | £19,560View the official source
  • Registration fee: £75Stockport Grammar School: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Please note that a fee of £75 per pupil is applicable upon submission.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £80,001 household incomes (the school's guide figure).
Scholarships
For academic and music, at 11+ and 16+ entry, worth up to 25% of the fees.

Source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

Help with fees comes in two forms: means-tested bursaries, and scholarships for academic work and music at 11+ and in the sixth form.

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Stockport Grammar School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Household incomes of £32,000 a year or less may receive full fee support, along with help towards uniform, travel, lunches and educational trips;View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Income guide: £80,001 (household incomes, guide)Stockport Grammar School: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Families with household incomes above £80,001 a year are unlikely to receive financial assistance due to demand;View the official source
  • Scholarships offered: academicStockport Grammar School: AcademicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Each year, we offer a small number of Shaa Scholarships to pupils who demonstrate outstanding performance in the entrance examination.View the official source, musicStockport Grammar School: MusicChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Each year, we award two Music Scholarships, each worth up to 25% of the school fees, to recognise and nurture exceptional musical talent.View the official source
  • Largest scholarship: up to 25%Stockport Grammar School: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Each year, we award two Music Scholarships, each worth up to 25% of the school fees, to recognise and nurture exceptional musical talent.View the official source of fees
  • Scholarship entry points: 11+Stockport Grammar School: 11 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Music Scholarships to Stockport Grammar School are offered at 11+ and 6 form entry.View the official source, 16+ (sixth form)Stockport Grammar School: 16 plusChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: Music Scholarships to Stockport Grammar School are offered at 11+ and 6 form entry.View the official source

Open days

This year's events have passed

  1. Done: Open Event (passed)

  2. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

    booking needed

Source: Stockport Grammar School, checked

The dated open events we found on the school's pages have already taken place. A later senior open event is listed without a year, so we have not shown it; the admissions team can confirm when the next one is.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 42% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    42%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: This year 42% of our pupils achieved the highest grades of A*–AView the official source

    41% in 2025

  • A level grades A* to B, 2025

    75%A level grades A* to B, 2025Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: 75% A*, A and B gradesView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2025

    58%GCSE grades 9 to 7, 2025Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: 58% at 9, 8 and 7 or A* and AView the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2025A level grades A* to A41%Stockport Grammar School: A level astar apercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: 41% A* and A gradesView the official source
2025A level grades A* to B75%Stockport Grammar School: A level astar bpercent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: 75% A*, A and B gradesView the official source
2025GCSE grades 9 to 758%Stockport Grammar School: Gcse9to7 percent (2025)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: 58% at 9, 8 and 7 or A* and AView the official source
2026A level grades A* to A42%Stockport Grammar School: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: This year 42% of our pupils achieved the highest grades of A*–AView the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Stockport Grammar

One of the school's admissions FAQ pages still gives last year's exam date, Tuesday 13 January 2026Stockport Grammar School: Assessment date (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2026 is on Tuesday 13th January 2026.View the official source, for September 2026 entry. The entrance exam and application pages give Tuesday 12 January 2027Stockport Grammar School: Assessment date (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Stockport Grammar School.The source says: The entrance exam for First Year admission in September 2027 is Tuesday 12th January 2027.View the official source for September 2027 entry, and that is the date we show.

The 11+ assessment goes beyond a written test: alongside the school's own English, maths and reasoning papers there is a creative writing task, an interview and a reference from the child's current school.

Official documents and sources

16 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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