Stratford Girls' Grammar School

Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a fully selective girls' grammar school in England situated in Stratford-upon-Avon. AdmissionsThe school has been consistently recognised as one of the top twenty state schools in England, became a Specialist Language College in 2002, and was later awarded the status of a Specialist Science College. Since 2011 the school has been awarded status as an academy school. Entry is by examination at 11, although entry may be made in later years or most commonly at sixth form level. HistoryThe school opened in 1958. Before this time, academically able girls in Stratford had no hope of an education beyond comprehensive level, unless their parents could afford to send them to the King's High School For Girls in nearby Warwick. Thanks to the sustained efforts of several women, including the first Headmistress Miss E. B. Williams, Shottery (as the school is often known) was created. The first pupils were taken from the A stream of nearby Hugh Clopton School, known today as Stratford High School. In August 2011 the school changed to Academy (Mainstream Converter) status and changed its official name from Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls to Stratford Girls' Grammar School. Today, the school admits around 75 new Year 7 pupils per year. Competition for places is high, with more than seven applicants per place.

Stratford Girls' Grammar School is a fully selective girls' grammar school in England situated in Stratford-upon-Avon. AdmissionsThe school has been consistently recognised as one of the top twenty state schools in England, became a Specialist Language College in 2002, and was later awarded the status of a Specialist Science College. Since 2011 the school has been awarded status as an academy school. Entry is by examination at 11, although entry may be made in later years or most commonly at sixth form level. HistoryThe school opened in 1958. Before this time, academically able girls in Stratford had no hope of an education beyond comprehensive level, unless their parents could afford to send them to the King's High School For Girls in nearby Warwick. Thanks to the sustained efforts of several women, including the first Headmistress Miss E. B. Williams, Shottery (as the school is often known) was created. The first pupils were taken from the A stream of nearby Hugh Clopton School, known today as Stratford High School. In August 2011 the school changed to Academy (Mainstream Converter) status and changed its official name from Stratford-upon-Avon Grammar School for Girls to Stratford Girls' Grammar School. Today, the school admits around 75 new Year 7 pupils per year. Competition for places is high, with more than seven applicants per place.