Urmston Grammar Academy
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Urmston Grammar Academy

Grammar SchoolTrafford, North West1 day until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.2:1

Healthy

School Size

1,124 pupils

About Urmston Grammar Academy

Urmston Grammar Academy is a welcoming school where pupils are genuinely happy and take pride in being part of the community. Students here are highly motivated and thrive on academic challenge, with teachers who have strong subject knowledge and high expectations. The school offers an impressive range of enrichment opportunities, from debating and drama to Duke of Edinburgh, alongside a thoughtful careers programme that prepares students well for their futures. Sixth-form students play an active role in school life, mentoring younger pupils and modelling the respectful, supportive culture that characterises this Manchester grammar school.

Subjects Tested

MathsVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,124

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 24/05/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

71.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

94.7%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,124 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1Healthy
Consortium
Trafford

Student Demographics

8.2%

Free School Meals

18.2%

English as Additional Language

0.71%

EHCP

4.89%

SEN Support

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