About Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School admits 120 girls per year and is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership (Warwickshire Consortium). The school is consistently ranked in the top 150 state schools nationally. Students sit the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test.
Stratford Girls' Grammar School provides an excellent education with high academic standards and a broad curriculum. GCSE 9–7: 85.8%. A-Level A*–B: 81.6%.
About the GL Assessment 11+ Test for Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a girls state grammar school in England that uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test to select pupils for Year 7 admission. The school admits approximately 120 Year 7 pupils each September, and applications must be made through your home Local Authority via the Common Application Form (CAF) — never directly to the school.
The GL Assessment 11+ is one of two main 11+ test providers in England (the other being CEM, now retired in many regions). The Birmingham test typically consists of multiple papers covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Scores are standardised against the cohort age distribution, so younger pupils are not disadvantaged. Each school sets its own qualifying mark (pass mark).
For 2027 entry, the GL Assessment test is sat in Saturday 13 September 2026 and results are released to parents on mid-October 2026 (via Birmingham CET portal) — crucially, before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026, giving parents time to consider results before listing school preferences. National Offers Day is Monday 1 March 2027, when Local Authorities issue Year 7 secondary school offers.
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is academically selective — pupils must achieve the qualifying mark in the 11+ test to be eligible for a place. If applications exceed the published admission number (120 places), the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places. This page is updated each year with the latest verified admissions criteria, key dates and oversubscription rules.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School Admissions Criteria
Stratford Girls' Grammar School admits 120 girls per year and is part of the West Midlands Grammar Schools Partnership (Warwickshire Consortium). The school is consistently ranked in the top 150 state schools nationally. Students sit the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test.
- ✓Register at westmidlandsgrammarschools.co.uk (opens 5th May, closes 26th June, Year 5).
- ✓Sit the West Midlands Grammar Schools Entrance Test (GL Assessment).
- ✓Achieve the qualifying standardised score set by the Warwickshire Consortium.
- ✓Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- ✓Girls within the school's priority catchment area who achieved the qualifying score.
- ✓Girls with siblings currently attending Stratford Girls' Grammar School.
- ✓All other qualifying girls, ranked by score then straight-line distance.
Stratford Girls' Grammar School Oversubscription Criteria
If applications exceed the 120 Year 7 admission number, the Board of Governors / Trust applies the following criteria in priority order. Final ranking uses the standardised score achieved in the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test.
- Looked-after / previously looked-after children (highest priority by law)
- Children who achieve the qualifying mark in the entrance test (above the qualifying standard set by Stratford Girls' Grammar School)
- Children eligible for Pupil Premium / Free School Meals Entitlement (FSME)
- Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the school
- Children with sibling(s) currently attending the school
- Children of staff (where staff member has worked at the school for 2+ years)
- Children ranked by total standardised score (highest first) up to the published admission number
- Tiebreak: distance from home to school (straight-line measurement) for children with equal scores
Key Dates & Deadlines — Stratford Girls' Grammar School 2026 Entry
| 📌 Registration opens | May 2026 via Birmingham CET (King Edward VI Foundation) |
| 📌 Registration closes | late June 2026 |
| 📌 GL Assessment 11+ Entrance Test | Saturday 13 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR + NVR) |
| 📌 Test results released | mid-October 2026 (via Birmingham CET portal) |
| 📌 CAF deadline (apply via Local Authority) | Friday 31 October 2026 |
| 📌 National Offers Day | Monday 1 March 2027 |
How to Apply to Stratford Girls' Grammar School via the Common Application Form
Step 1 — Register your child for the GL Assessment 11+ Test
Register through your regional 11+ portal (e.g. Birmingham) when registration opens. Closes late June 2026. There is no fee to sit the GL Assessment test.
Step 2 — Attend an Open Day at Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Visit during Year 5 or early Year 6 to meet staff and pupils and decide whether to list this school on your CAF.
Step 3 — Sit the GL Assessment Entrance Test
Your child sits the GL Assessment in Saturday 13 September 2026. The test typically covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised scores age-adjusted.
Step 4 — Receive your standardised test results
Test results are released to parents on mid-October 2026 (via Birmingham CET portal), BEFORE the Common Application Form deadline. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
Step 5 — Complete your Common Application Form (CAF)
List Stratford Girls' Grammar School as one of your preferences on the CAF submitted via your home Local Authority (not the school's LA, unless they are the same). You can usually list 3-6 preferences depending on your LA.
Step 6 — Submit the CAF by the deadline
Submit your CAF by Friday 31 October 2026. Late applications are processed only after all on-time applications have been allocated, dramatically reducing your chance of a place.
Step 7 — Receive your school offer on National Offers Day
Offers are issued via your Local Authority on Monday 1 March 2027. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Stratford Girls' Grammar School's waiting list — managed by the school itself.
GL Assessment Subjects Tested at Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Stratford Girls' selects through the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test (GL Assessment), sat once for the partnership — two age-standardised multiple-choice papers, weighted 50% English and verbal reasoning, 25% non-verbal reasoning and 25% mathematics.
- English & verbal reasoning: comprehension and word-based logic (no writing task).
- Non-verbal & spatial reasoning: pattern recognition and visual problem-solving.
- Mathematics: Key Stage 2 arithmetic and problem-solving.
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Academic Performance at Stratford Girls' Grammar School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is one of the top-performing schools in Warwickshire, with strong GCSE and A-Level results and good progression to leading universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
- GCSE: around 94% of grades at 9/8/7 in a recent year.
- Sixth form: around 90% of A-Level grades at A*–B.
- Specialism: particular strengths in languages and science.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school's website.
Catchment Area for Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Admission to Year 7 is through the shared West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance test (the Warwickshire 11+), set by GL Assessment and used across the partnership — so a child sits it once. It is two multiple-choice papers of around an hour, weighted 50% English and verbal reasoning, 25% non-verbal reasoning and 25% mathematics (the English element is comprehension-based, with no writing task); scores are age-standardised. There is no fixed pass mark, but Stratford Girls' is one of the most competitive in the county, typically requiring a standardised score of around 224, and offers places to roughly the top 120 scorers. Families register through the partnership and name the school on the Local Authority form.
The school admits around 120 girls to Year 7 and uses a defined catchment — a circle of radius about 16.9 miles centred on the Fountain in Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. After children with an EHCP and looked-after children, priority includes a number of Pupil Premium pupils in the priority area, then qualified catchment applicants, then those outside it. Always confirm the current arrangements in the school's admissions booklet.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a selective girls' grammar for ages 11–18 at Shottery Manor in Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire (CV37 9HA), with around 820 pupils. Founded in 1958 (originally Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls, taking its current name on becoming an academy in 2011), it is part of the King Edward VI Academy Trust.
A nationally recognised centre of academic excellence with particular strengths in languages and science, the school combines historic character with modern facilities and a wide programme of leadership, music, sport and volunteering. For the full list of activities and pastoral arrangements, see the school's own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford Girls' Grammar School
How do I apply to Stratford Girls' Grammar School for Year 7?
Applications to Stratford Girls' Grammar School are made through your home Local Authority Common Application Form (CAF) — not directly to the school. Your child must sit the GL Assessment 11+ test (registration closes late June 2026), then list Stratford Girls' Grammar School on the CAF. The CAF deadline is Friday 31 October 2026.
Does Stratford Girls' Grammar School use the GL Assessment 11+ test?
Yes — Stratford Girls' Grammar School uses the GL Assessment 11+ entrance test for Year 7 admission, taken in Saturday 13 September 2026 (English + Maths + VR + NVR). The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, with standardised age-adjusted scores.
What is the pass mark / qualifying score for Stratford Girls' Grammar School?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School sets its own qualifying mark each year. Pupils must score at or above the qualifying mark to be eligible for a place. Final ranking is by total standardised score (highest first) up to the admission number of 120 places.
How many Year 7 places does Stratford Girls' Grammar School have?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School admits 120 Year 7 pupils each September. Demand for places typically exceeds supply, so the school applies its oversubscription criteria (looked-after children, FSME, siblings, distance) to allocate places fairly.
When are GL Assessment results released in 2026?
For 2027 Year 7 entry, GL Assessment test results are released on mid-October 2026 (via Birmingham CET portal) — before the Common Application Form deadline of Friday 31 October 2026. You will receive a standardised score and an indication of whether your child has passed the qualifying mark.
When is National Offers Day for Stratford Girls' Grammar School in 2027?
National Offers Day for Year 7 secondary school places in England is Monday 1 March 2027. Offers are issued by your home Local Authority — not directly by the school. If unsuccessful, you can appeal or join Stratford Girls' Grammar School's waiting list.
Is Stratford Girls' Grammar School a state school or fee-paying?
Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a state-funded grammar school — there are no tuition fees. As a state grammar, it is academically selective via the GL Assessment 11+ test, but pupils who pass the test do not pay to attend.
How can my child prepare for the Stratford Girls' Grammar School 11+ test?
ExamTutor offers a complete GL Assessment 11+ preparation programme including tutor-led practice papers, full video explanations for every question (covering all GL topic areas — English, Mathematics, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), and downloadable resources. Most parents start preparation 12-18 months before the September 11+ test.
Where can I find Stratford Girls' Grammar School's official admissions policy?
The full Admissions Policy for Stratford Girls' Grammar School 2027 entry is published on the school's official website. Always check the school's website for the most up-to-date oversubscription criteria, qualifying mark, supplementary forms (if any), and any school-specific application requirements.