Stretford High School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Great Stone Road Stretford Manchester M32 0XA |
| Phone | 01618761850 |
| Reference Number | 106370 |
Stretford High School has shown notable improvement since its last inspection, moving from requiring improvement to being rated as good overall. The school provides a safe and caring environment where pupils feel supported and can thrive academically. There are strong relationships between staff and students, contributing to positive behavior and a sense of community. Despite these strengths, the school is taking steps to address specific issues related to the English curriculum and the uptake of the English Baccalaureate. Leadership is committed to ensuring every pupil achieves their best and has begun reviewing key policies to enhance educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 979 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.75%
Girls: 45.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 89 | 215 |
| 8 | 105 | 95 | 200 |
| 9 | 108 | 83 | 191 |
| 10 | 103 | 85 | 188 |
| 11 | 94 | 91 | 185 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 27.6% |
| Indian | 16.4% |
| White, British | 14% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| African | 4.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2005 | Inspection |
| 19 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupils' academic performance.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Safe and inclusive school environment.
- Effective support for students with additional needs.
- Wide variety of extracurricular activities offered.
Areas for Improvement
- Early entry for GCSE English limits deep learning.
- Low proportion of students studying the English Baccalaureate.
- Many pupils do not engage in extracurricular activities.
- Attendance of pupils with SEND is lower than peers.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 116 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 88 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 53 | 5 |
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