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Stockport Grammar School 斯多克泊特文理中学,斯多克泊特文理学校Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 7AF
Tel: 0161 456 9000 Fax: 0161 419 2407
Website: www.stockportgrammar.co.uk
• CO-ED, 4–18, Day
• Pupils 1410, Upper sixth 128
• Termly fees £1698–£2310
• HMC, IAPS
• Enquiries to the Headmaster. Applications to the Headmaster’s secretary

What it’s like
Founded in 1487 as a boys’ school, it has been co-educational since 1980. The school is non-denominational and welcomes pupils from all faiths; it takes seriously its role in providing moral and spiritual guidance. Academic standards are high and results are very good. All sixth formers go on to higher education. The school is committed to a broad and balanced education by means of extensive extra-curricular opportunity. Music is exceptionally strong, with choirs, orchestras, wind bands and several chamber groups. The art and drama departments also involve large numbers of pupils. There are good sporting facilities including an all-weather pitch and new sports hall. A wide range of sports and games is offered and there are many county, regional and national representatives in different sports. Further extra-curricular activities include travel, Model UN, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and Young Enterprise.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 4–18, 1410 day pupils (720 boys, 690 girls). Senior department 11–18, 990 pupils, (495 boys, 495 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 4, 7, 11 and 16. Own entrance exam used. Academic potential looked for at entry; no religious requirements. State school entry, 30% senior intake.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras School bursaries available for entry at 11+. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; average extras £105 per term (for lunch).

Parents Great variety of occupations and social groups represented.

Head & staff
Headmaster: I Mellor, in post since 1996. Educated at Manchester Grammar School and Cambridge University (modern languages). Previously Headmaster at Sir Roger Manwood’s School, Kent, and Deputy Head at Sale Grammar School.
Teaching staff: 83 full time, 5 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 42.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 132 pupils in fifth: 89% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects, 11% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 61 (55 over 5 years).
A-levels: 128 in upper sixth: 99% passed in 4 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 383.

University & college entrance Almost all 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course (5% after a gap year), 9% to Oxbridge. 11% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 28% in science & engineering, 7% in law, 30% in humanities & social sciences, 1% in art & design, 23% in other vocational subjects eg medical computing, pharmacy.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 19 GCSE subjects offered, 22 AS/A-levels.
Sixth form: All sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level (with increasing breadth), most take 3 at A-level; in addition AS-level general studies taught in upper sixth to those studying 3 A-levels. 35% take science/maths A-levels; 20% arts/humanities; 45% combinations.
Languages: French and German (both compulsory from 11) offered at GCSE and A-level; GCSE Spanish (in sixth form); also Ancient Greek on request to GCSE and A-level. Regular exchanges. Holidays in France and Germany, plus cultural visits to Europe.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Years 7–9) and across the curriculum. 80 computers for pupil use (9 hours a day), all networked and with e-mail and internet access.

The arts
Music: Approx 50% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams can be taken. Many musical groups including 3 orchestras, 3 wind bands, chamber groups, big band, 3 choirs. Some pupils in National Youth Choirs and Wind Bands. Choirs featured in three Granada TV series.
Drama: Many pupils involved in termly school productions.
Art & design: On average, 45+ take GCSE, 24 A-level. Wide range of media taught eg painting, print making, sculpture, ceramics and concept fashion.

Sport & activities
Sport: Athletics, swimming, cross-country compulsory for boys and girls; rugby, lacrosse, cricket, tennis, squash, football, basketball for boys; netball, hockey, tennis, squash, rounders for girls. Many representative honours in Greater Manchester, county, regional and international level.
Activities: Many pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award including service option. Community service optional in sixth form. 30+ clubs including animal, chess, climbing, computer, dance, debating, Christian, gym, tactical games, Model United Nations, photography, chemistry, Young Enterprise.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses. Head boy/girl, school prefects, house captains, appointed by Headmaster.
Religion: Attendance at daily assembly compulsory, with Christian or humanitarian theme. Chaplain attached from local church. Regular Jewish and Muslim assemblies.
Social: Active Parents Association organises regular social events.

Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect a detention; those in possession of a controlled substance on the premises should expect immediate suspension and possible exclusion. Discipline aims to be unobtrusive but firm.

Alumni association is run by the Development Office.

Former pupils Peter Boardman (mountaineer); Admiral Back (Arctic explorer); Professor Sir Frederick Williams (inventor of the stored-program computer); Toby Box (athlete); John Amaechi (basketball).