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Urmston Grammar Academy

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Urmston Grammar Academy

Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

71.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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.

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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 measures— 2024/25

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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

71.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2372.746.4
2023/2475.946.4
2024/2571.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.430.00
2023/24+0.880.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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 measures— 2024/25

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Requires improvement
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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