Question 1

Is Church Stretton School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Church Stretton School is rated Good by Ofsted. The latest inspection took place on 2–3 July 2024 and confirmed the school continues to be Good, with safeguarding effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Church Stretton School?

Accepted Answer

Church Stretton School is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should still budget for items such as uniform, optional trips and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 at Church Stretton School for 2026 entry?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated by Shropshire Council, not the school. For September 2027 entry, the Shropshire timetable lists 31 October 2026 as the closing date for secondary applications, with allocations issued on 1 March 2027.

Question 4

What are Church Stretton School’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

On FindMySchool’s GCSE measures, the school ranks 2,347th of 3,895 schools in England for academic outcomes and 1st in the Church Stretton local area. Attainment 8 is 46.0 and Progress 8 is +0.44, indicating above-average progress from students’ starting points.

Question 5

What clubs and activities are available at Church Stretton School?

Accepted Answer

The 2024 Ofsted report notes lunchtime clubs such as badminton, Stretton Singers and creative writing. The school also describes a wider enrichment programme with examples including Dungeons and Dragons, chess and sign language.

Question 6

When is the open evening for Church Stretton School?

Accepted Answer

The school has published open events for the 2026 intake cycle, including an open evening on 25 September 2025 (17:00–19:30) and an open morning on 26 September 2025 (09:30–11:00).

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish at Church Stretton School?

Accepted Answer

The school day starts with a warning bell at 08:45, registration runs 08:50–09:15, and the final period ends at 15:20. School buses depart at 15:30.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes