Stretford High School

The SEND department is overseen by SENDCO Deborah Rhodes.

“The SEND department is overseen by the SENDCO, Deborah Rhodes.”

The school provides comprehensive SEND support in an inclusive, nurturing learning environment and tailors education to individual needs.

“Stretford High School offers comprehensive SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support to ensure all students have access to an inclusive and nurturing learning environment. The school is dedicated to tailoring educational approaches that meet individual needs, fostering both academic growth and personal development.”

Ms L Murton is identified as Head of the Welfare Team and Safeguarding Lead.

“Ms L Murton – Head of the Welfare Team and Safeguarding Lead”

The school provides a Life Skills programme covering practical, personal, social and civic topics for life after school.

““Everything Else” (or “EE”) is the name given to the school’s Life Skills programme. The idea behind the subject is to teach all of the topics that students need to know about life after school. The curriculum has been composed by speaking to other teachers, parents and students. Topics covered include First Aid, Identity, Healthy Eating, Politics, Financial Education and Sex Education.”

The vocational department offers Design & Technology, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering, and Health & Social Care.

“The Vocational Department consists of four subjects; Design & Technology, Engineering, Hospitality & Catering and Health & Social Care.”

Health & Social Care develops knowledge of work across different sectors and provides real-world insight.

“With Health & Social Care we endeavour to develop our students’ knowledge and understanding of what is required for working in a range of different health and social care sectors; offering real-world insights into what goes on behind the scenes.”

Year 9 students can undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, including physical, voluntary and skills units and a two-day camping expedition.

“The Department is also responsible for running the “Duke of Edinburgh” Bronze Award at Stretford High School. This takes place during Year 9. Students have the option to sign up to the award and they can complete their Physical, Voluntary and Skills units with us. We also train them to acquire the skills needed to complete their two day camping expedition at Dunham Massey.”

An array of extracurricular activities supplements classroom learning.

“The curriculum is broad and rich and an array of extra-curricular activities enrich and supplement classroom learning.”

Students are encouraged to aspire, pursue ambitious goals, and develop resilience.

“We encourage Aspiration, inspiring young people to dream big and achieve their goals. We nurture Resilience, helping students develop the confidence and determination to overcome challenges.”

The school aims for every student to feel valued and supported within a strong community.

“We believe in fostering a strong Community, where every student feels valued and supported.”

The school is designated for pupils aged 11–16, indicating that this page does not describe sixth-form provision.

“Stretford High School is an 11-16, non-selective, Local Authority Maintained Foundation School based in the selective Authority of Trafford.”

As of November 2025, 92% of students (178 students) were in education, employment or training.

“% of Students who are in education, employment or training as of November 2025”

As of November 2025, 95% of SEND students (39 students) were in education, employment or training.

“% of SEND Students who are in education, employment or training as of November 2025”

In 2025, 66% achieved grade 4 or above in English and maths, while 39% achieved grade 5 or above.

“- 66% of you achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths - 39% of you achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths”

The school publishes five years of Attainment 8, Progress 8 and other GCSE performance data covering 2019 and 2022–2025.

“5 Year Results Data”