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Senior School News


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

  • Second Year pupils pose for a photo at a water fountain during their trip to Germany

    Fun-packed German trip for Second Years

    Forty Second Year pupils enjoyed a fun-packed weekend in the German cities of Cologne and Aachen on a language and culture trip.

    Thursday 21st March 2024

  • The audience listening to singers at the 2024 Spring Concert

    Music ensembles shine at Spring Concert

    St George’s Church hosted an outstanding evening of music as a number of SGS ensembles delivered exceptional performances at the 2024 Spring Concert.

    Thursday 21st March 2024

  • Bursary Golf Day 2024 Invite

    Bursary Golf Day 2024 – Play and Sponsorship Opportunities

    We are delighted to be hosting our annual Bursary Golf Day on Thursday 13th June 2024 at Stockport Golf Club, one of Cheshire’s premier golf venues.

    Thursday 21st March 2024

  • Author M A Bennett speaking to the audience in the Library

    World Book Day celebrations in the Library

    To celebrate this year’s World Book Day, the Senior School Library were delighted to welcome M A Bennett and Matt Dickinson to SGS.

    Wednesday 20th March 2024

  • Pupils pose for a photo at the 2024 Chemistry Race

    Sixth Formers enjoy enlightening Chemistry Race competition

    During the Spring half-term break, four Lower Sixth Chemistry students made the journey to the University of Cambridge to take part in the 5th Annual Chemistry Race competition.

    Wednesday 6th March 2024

  • Students pose with their certificates form the National Cipher Challenge

    Mathematicians pick up medals at birthplace of UK codebreaking

    Congratulations to Mia Krywonos, Thomas Mo and Luke Constantine-Williams who have been awarded silver medals in this year’s National Cipher Challenge.

    Tuesday 5th March 2024

  • An image of the front of the Sport's Centre

    Spring term sports success

    Spring-time energy is everywhere at SGS, particularly in the pupils’ enthusiasm for all things sporty – from the fields, to the netball courts, dance studio, climbing wall, sports hall and swimming pool – in lessons and co-curricular. And our teams have also tackled the term full on, with success in an array of national competitions […]

    Monday 4th March 2024

  • A girl abseiling on an outdoor trip

    ‘Vibrant and Welcoming’: Inspection 2023

    We are delighted to share the results of our Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Routine Inspection Report from November 2023. Our school is one of the first in the North West to be inspected under the new ISI Inspection Framework which came into effect in September 2023. vibrant and welcoming community children are happy and thriving […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success

    Sixth Formers celebrate University offer success

    Following the recent ISI Inspection observation that “pupils are well prepared for life beyond school and for the next stage of their education”, it is no surprise that many of our Upper Sixth students have already received news of exciting future opportunities.

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Pupils pose with posters for the 2024 Dance Show

    Dancers excited to take to the stage

    The school’s dancers have a busy few weeks ahead as they display their talent on the stage at a number of events. Spring Dance Show The excitement is ramping up as we approach this year’s Spring 2024 Dance Show, ‘This Is The Place’. The show, which takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday 7th March and […]

    Thursday 29th February 2024

  • Pupils pose for a picture during the 2024 Maths trip to Disneyland Paris

    Fourth Years develop maths skills during Disneyland Paris trip

    Fourth Year mathematicians learnt how to design rollercoasters during a magical trip to Disneyland Paris.

    Thursday 22nd February 2024

  • Pupils enjoy the sunshine during the 2024 Art and Religious Studies trip to Spain

    Pupils deepen subject understanding in southern Spain

    Nineteen Art and Religious Studies pupils from Fourth Year to Sixth Form enjoyed the chance to explore architectural jewels in southern Spain.

    Wednesday 21st February 2024

  • Pupils performing in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

    Liverpool trip delights singers

    Sixty-five First and Second Year singers embraced the opportunity to perform at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Britain’s largest cathedral.

    Thursday 8th February 2024

  • The cast of the 2024 Classics Play

    Students shine in Classics Play performances

    Sixth Form students had the Hallam Hall audience ‘quacking’ up during performances of this year’s Classics Play, ‘Birds’.

    Monday 5th February 2024

  • Pupils from local primary schools with their entries for the 2024 Year 5 Art Competition

    SGS Year 5 Exhibition showcases amazing artwork

    The 11th annual Stockport Grammar School Year 5 Art Competition welcomed 84 artists from 11 local primary schools to an exhibition evening to showcase their work to family and friends.

    Friday 2nd February 2024

  • Taster Days 2024 invite

    Taster Day dates for 2024

    This summer we are running three Senior School Taster Days for Year 5 children from local primary schools on Wednesday 22nd May, Thursday 23rd May and Wednesday 19th June. The days will be focused around a series of fun and educational activities.

    Tuesday 30th January 2024

  • Third Year Art pupils inside Stockport Town Hall

    Stockport and Leeds offer up precious source material for artists

    Creative Senior School pupils travelled to Stockport and Leeds to gather source material for their project work.

    Friday 26th January 2024

  • Musicians performing at the 2024 Winter Concert

    Ensembles delight Winter Concert audience

    Eight ensembles displayed their musical talent at the first concert of the calendar year – the Winter Concert.

    Thursday 25th January 2024

  • Second Year pupils listen to a talk during a visit to Gatley Synagogue

    Synagogue visit furthers pupils’ understanding of Jewish faith

    As part of their places of worship visits, Second Year Religion, Philosophy and Ethics pupils visited Gatley Synagogue (Yeshurun Hebrew Congregation) to learn more about the Jewish faith. The trip took place just before the festival of Hanukkah.

    Monday 15th January 2024

  • Pupils pose for a photo during the Religious Studies and History trip to Krakow

    Students gain deeper understanding on thought-provoking Polish trip

    50 Fifth Year pupils studying History and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at GCSE gained more contextual understanding of the topics covered in the classroom as they visited the Polish city of Krakow.

    Wednesday 10th January 2024