Sixth Form News
A list of Sixth Form news stories from the start of the 2021-2022 academic year to the present day.
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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
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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
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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
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Sweet success: Pupils dazzle in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
150 pupils took to the stage or worked behind the scenes as the Drama Department delivered exceptional performances of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’!
Tuesday 25th November 2025
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GCSE and A Level Art catalogue now live
The stunning work GCSE and A Level Art pupils created as part of their courses has been encapsulated in this year’s catalogue.
Tuesday 25th November 2025
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Astounding ability on display at the Autumn Concert
The first music concert of the academic year, the Autumn Concert, delighted an excited audience in the Dining Hall.
Thursday 20th November 2025
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Island adventure thrills geographers
During Autumn half term Fifth Year and Sixth Form Geography pupils attended a five-day trip to Sicily and the Aoelian Islands.
Tuesday 18th November 2025
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Sicily awaits Albert Johnston Travel Award winner
Lower Sixth pupil Robert Morrison is off to Sicily after being crowned the winner of this year’s Albert Johnston Travel Award.
Tuesday 18th November 2025
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Field trip boosts biologists’ appreciation for the natural world
Upper Sixth Biology pupils spent two fruitful days at Brockholes Nature Reserve for a practical field trip as they collected data for their A Level course.
Thursday 23rd October 2025
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Rugby players enjoy packed itinerary during Basque adventure
Twenty-three members of the Senior rugby team immersed themselves in a wide range of activities during a memorable five-day trip to the Basque region.
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
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Architecture and artistic heritage amazes pupils on Spanish trip
27 Religious Studies and Art pupils enjoyed an enriching cultural trip to southern Spain where they explored some of the region’s most iconic landmarks.
Thursday 16th October 2025
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Physics pupils reach for the stars on unforgettable space adventure
Middle School and Sixth Form Physics pupils embarked on the trip of a lifetime, spending six action-packed days in the United States to deepen their understanding of space and science in the real world.
Friday 19th September 2025
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Manchester the perfect environment for creative Sixth Formers
Lower Sixth Art and Textiles pupils gathered fantastic imagery and ideas on the theme of environment during their annual trip into Manchester.
Thursday 18th September 2025
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Making Moves selection success delights dancers
We are thrilled to announce that we have been successful with our application to take part in Sadler’s Wells’ Making Moves 2025-2026!
Thursday 11th September 2025
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Lower Sixth induction: Pupils throw themselves into film challenge
Lower Sixth pupils put their communication, teamworking and filmmaking skills to the test thanks to a visit from One Day Film School.
Tuesday 9th September 2025
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Sixth Formers embrace Swiss adventure thanks to new award
Sixth Formers Caitlin Hill and Ella Higgins enjoyed a week mountaineering in the Swiss Alps after being recipients of the newly created Adventure Award.
Monday 8th September 2025
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Book your place for our 2025 Open Events
We are delighted to launch our Open Event dates for the 2025-2026 autumn term! You are warmly invited to join us to discover how we inspire, develop and support our pupils.
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
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Incredible creativity on display at annual art exhibition
The 2025 annual A Level and GCSE Art Exhibition provided visitors with the opportunity to see the wealth of creative talent present among our young artists in the Fifth Year and Upper Sixth year groups.
Tuesday 2nd September 2025
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A Level Results: Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to our Upper Sixth who collected their A Level results this morning. We are so proud of you!
Thursday 14th August 2025
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Landmark edition of SGS Historian published
Lower Sixth Form students and members of the History Department have marked the milestone tenth edition of ‘SGS Historian’ with a jam-packed 100-page magazine!
Tuesday 8th July 2025






















