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Stretford High School

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personMrs Nicola Doward

location_onManchester, M32 0XA

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

945

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Attainment 8

44.4

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Trafford

#1,847 of 3,216 nationally

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Stretford High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Manchester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Stretford High School is a foundation school in Manchester, Trafford, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 979 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing the school #15 in Trafford and #1,847 of 3,216 nationally. 36.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

36.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc8.60%

EBacc APS3.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.10%

EBacc APS3.89

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.81

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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03 December 2019

Inspection Report

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07 June 2017

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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22 September 2010

Inspection Report

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25 September 2008

Inspection Report

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11 June 2008

Inspection Report

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13 February 2008

Inspection Report

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06 June 2007

Inspection Report

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08 November 2005

Inspection Report

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09 May 2005

Inspection Report

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19 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-12-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-07

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-08

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 979 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	979	23	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	977	35	3.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	954	39	4.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	958	24	2.5%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	955	52	5.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	940	30	3.2%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	945	47	5.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	941	29	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	953	56	5.9%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	950	35	3.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	946	32	3.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	943	18	1.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	944	10	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	938	19	2.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	913	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	913	21	2.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	914	10	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	880	13	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	884	32	3.6%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	885	29	3.3%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	852	29	3.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	852	17	2.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	850	24	2.8%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	820	24	2.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	824	26	3.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	819	52	6.3%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 87 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 31 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree61%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree18%

disagree4%

strongly disagree14%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree25%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree32%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree25%

disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree21%

disagree4%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree21%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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