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Senior School News


A list of Senior School news stories from the start of the 2023-2024 academic year to the present day.

  • Cara, Annabel, Christian, Lucy and Tabby pose for a photo on the Main Hall stairs

    Sixth Form success: Pupils secure outstanding university offers for 2026

    Stockport Grammar School Sixth Form pupils are celebrating an exceptional start to the 2026 UCAS cycle, with an impressive 463 university offers already received from top institutions across the UK.

    Friday 13th February 2026

  • Pupils that took part in the 2026 Year 5 External Art Competition pose for a photo with their artwork

    Creativity takes centre stage in Year 5 Art Competition

    130 artists from 18 local schools excitedly entered the Dining Hall to see their work on display at the 2026 Year 5 Art Competition.

    Friday 6th February 2026

  • Modern Foreign Languages pupils pose for a photo in a changing room at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium

    Linguists bring skills to life

    Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) pupils embraced the opportunity to work on their linguistic skills during a trip to east Manchester and by taking part in a debating competition.

    Tuesday 3rd February 2026

  • Former Rugby League international Dan Sarginson speaking to Sixth Formers as part of the Shaa Lecture series

    Inspiring speakers spark thought and imagination

    Senior School and Sixth Form pupils have the opportunity to listen to a wide range of inspiring speakers – and the past few weeks have been a perfect example of this.

    Tuesday 3rd February 2026

  • The quad at Stockport Grammar School

    A Level Media Studies course introduced

    Stockport Grammar School is set to broaden its Sixth Form curriculum with the introduction of A Level Media Studies.

    Friday 30th January 2026

  • Fifth Years on the Art trip to Manchester and Salford pose for a photo outside the Imperial War Museum North

    Local landmarks fuel artistic exploration

    Exploring well‑known landmarks in Stockport, Manchester and Salford gave the school’s creative pupils a rich source of inspiration for their artwork.

    Tuesday 27th January 2026

  • Junior Woodwind performing at the 2026 Winter Concert in the Hallam Hall

    A winter celebration of music in the Hallam Hall

    The Hallam Hall glowed with warmth as the school’s magnificent musicians performed a string of stunning pieces at the 2026 Winter Concert.

    Thursday 22nd January 2026

  • School building and playing fields

    Pupils go phone-free with Yondr pouches

    When pupils returned to Stockport Grammar School after the summer break, they were met with the familiar pace of a new academic year – minus one thing: the pressure of mobile phones.

    Tuesday 20th January 2026

  • A CGI image of what the main entrance of the new Sports Pavilion may look like

    New Sports Pavilion 2027

    Following on from the successful planning permission application in 2024, we are delighted to announce that we intend to begin construction this summer on our new sports pavilion, reflecting our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.

    Thursday 15th January 2026

  • Pupils on the 2025 Second Year ski trip to Italy pose for a photo

    Second Years revel in skiing and après-ski fun

    80 adventurous Second Year pupils loved hitting the slopes of Passo Tonale during a fun-filled skiing trip to Italy.

    Tuesday 13th January 2026

  • Pupils on the 2025 Religious Studies and History trip to Poland entering Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Polish journey enriches Religious Studies and History learning

    47 Fifth Year Religious Studies and History pupils visited Poland as part of an educational trip designed to deepen their contextual understanding of topics studied in school.

    Monday 12th January 2026

  • Fifth Years displaying some of the work they created during a taster A Level Art and Design lesson

    Fifth Years get a taste of Sixth Form life

    To kick off the Spring Term, Fifth Year pupils spent a day experiencing life as an SGS Sixth Former.

    Thursday 8th January 2026

  • Fourth Year Textiles pupils pose for a photo around a car during a trip to the Hat Works Museum

    Pupils embrace innovation through Textiles and Design

    Creative pupils from a wide range of Senior School year groups enjoyed making their way through their Textiles Technology and Design Technology courses during the Autumn Term.

    Tuesday 6th January 2026

  • Congregation and singers enjoying the 2025 Senior School Carol Service

    Packed St George’s Church hosts annual Carol Services

    The SGS community made their way to the spectacular surroundings of St George’s Church for this year’s Senior School and Junior School Carol Services.

    Wednesday 17th December 2025

  • Chamber Choir performing at the 2025 Christmas Concert

    A Christmas Concert to remember

    An evening of festive cheer awaited the excited audience at the 2025 Christmas Concert.

    Friday 12th December 2025

  • Pupils listening to an apprenticeships talk during the Third Year Careers Afternoon

    Careers Afternoon offers Third Years valuable insights

    Third Year pupils found out more about careers they might be interested in, and learned about some they hadn’t considered before, at a Careers Afternoon.

    Wednesday 10th December 2025

  • Head Mrs Sarah Capewell cuts a cake to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hallam Library

    Hallam Library marks 20th anniversary

    The Hallam Library was officially opened on 7th December 2005 by HRH Duke of Gloucester and, as it approached its 20th anniversary, Library staff invited pupils, teachers and support staff to share in the celebration.

    Tuesday 9th December 2025

  • Pupils sketching in a gallery during an Art trip to London

    Creative minds explore London to the fullest

    In response to the research and development requirement that forms part of the A Level Art and Design course, pupils in Lower and Upper Sixth spent a day visiting galleries and museums in London.

    Tuesday 9th December 2025

  • Old Stop Lucy Hope with a member of the team from InnovateUK and the Head Mrs Sarah Capewell

    Plaque unveiled to honour work of former pupil Lucy Hope

    Stockport Grammar School proudly unveiled a purple plaque commemorating the remarkable STEM achievements of a former pupil.

    Wednesday 3rd December 2025

  • Pupils pose for a photo in the doorway of a castle during the 2025 Classics trip to Greece

    Classicists develop knowledge on trip to Greece

    Forty Classics pupils and staff headed to Greece to visit some of the sites they are studying at GCSE and A Level. During the five-day tour, they went to Athens, Delphi, Olympia and Mycenae.

    Wednesday 26th November 2025