Is Urmston Grammar Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 6th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Urmston Grammar Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Urmston Grammar Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 75.6 (England: 46.2). 99.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Urmston Grammar Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Urmston Grammar Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Urmston Grammar Academy

Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG

Local ranking6th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1097

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 75.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 99.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 99.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 151

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 98.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 17.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

41.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

41.3

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

179

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 30.2% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 372

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1124
Boys: 629 (55%)
Girls: 508 (45%)
Capacity: 1097 (104% full)
SEND: 5.6%
FSM Eligible: 8.6%
EAL: 18.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 4.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 69.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,426/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.6%
Asian Pakistani: 8.8%
Asian Indian: 8.6%
Black African: 7.4%
Asian Chinese: 5.6%
White Other: 5.5%
Other: 4.0%
Asian Other: 3.3%

46.6%

White British

8.8%

Asian Pakistani

8.6%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01617482875

office@urmstongrammar.org.uk

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Newton Road

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 136297
UKPRN: 10031354
Establishment No.: 5405
Trust: URMSTON GRAMMAR

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