Stretford High School Catchment Area
Stretford High School is a foundation secondary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 979 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
979
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
Stretford High School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Stretford High School are allocated by Trafford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →Stretford High School — School Information
- Full address
- Great Stone Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XA
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106370
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Stretford High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M21 7SW
Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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Frequently Asked Questions — Stretford High School
Is Stretford High School oversubscribed? ▾
Stretford High School is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Stretford High School? ▾
Admission to Stretford High School is managed by Trafford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Stretford High School cover? ▾
Stretford High School is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stretford High School? ▾
Stretford High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.