The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 71.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
71.7
27.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
95%
52.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,124
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.2%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Trust
- URMSTON GRAMMAR
- Head
- Mr Thomas Kennedy-Fowler (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUrmston Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 662m away
Flixton Girls School
Secondary · 673m away
Davyhulme Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Abbotsford Preparatory School
Independent · 770m away
Woodhouse Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Flixton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Urmston Grammar Academy a selective school?
Yes. Urmston Grammar Academy has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Urmston Grammar Academy's Ofsted rating?
Urmston Grammar Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Urmston Grammar Academy?
Urmston Grammar Academy currently has 1,124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Urmston Grammar Academy take?
Urmston Grammar Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Urmston Grammar Academy?
Urmston Grammar Academy is in Manchester, M41 5UG, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Urmston Grammar Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Urmston Grammar Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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