Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls vs Stretford Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls
Manchester · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
264 students
Stretford Grammar School
Manchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
956 students
| Measure | Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls Manchester, North West | Stretford Grammar School Manchester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 92 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #16 of 536 | #28 of 536 |
| National rank | #138 of 4,090 | #220 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 264 | 956 |
| Pupils on roll | 264 | 956 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 119.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.3 | 74.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76% | 95.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 92% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 5.52 | 6.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.0 |
| town | Manchester | Manchester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | migsg.miet.uk | www.stretfordgrammar.com |
The verdict
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 91.9).
- •Stretford Grammar School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 264.
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is a independent school while Stretford Grammar School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is girls and Stretford Grammar School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls better than Stretford Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (94.2 vs 91.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls and Stretford Grammar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls: 264. Stretford Grammar School: 956. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls and Stretford Grammar School rank in North West?
Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls is 16th of 536 and Stretford Grammar School is 28th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).