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Urmston Grammar Academy

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Urmston Grammar Academy

Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG

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Pupils
1,124
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.2%
Attainment 8
71.6
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Trafford grammars use the GL Assessment consortium test. Register with the consortium before the summer deadline.

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
71.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
61.8%
Basics 9-5
94.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.4%
EBacc APS
7.02
EBacc 9-5
84.2%
EBacc 9-4
92.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
41.29
A*-A Grades
42.9%
A*-B Grades
75.6%
AAB+ %
30.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 179 students entered

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About Urmston Grammar Academy

Urmston Grammar Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.6. The school has around 1,124 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Newton Road, Manchester, M41 5UG | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Urmston Grammar Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022Good
  2. Nov 2008Outstanding (predecessor: Urmston Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Urmston Grammar Academy

What is Urmston Grammar Academy's Ofsted rating?
Urmston Grammar Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Urmston Grammar Academy's latest exam results?
Urmston Grammar Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 71.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Urmston Grammar Academy located?
Urmston Grammar Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford (M41 5UG).
How many pupils attend Urmston Grammar Academy?
Urmston Grammar Academy has around 1,124 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Urmston Grammar Academy with other schools?
View Urmston Grammar Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Trafford.