Urmston Grammar Academy
School summary
A mixed state grammar in Trafford, Urmston Grammar Academy posts academic results well above national benchmarks while keeping its Ofsted rating consistently solid. The school is large by national standards, with around 1,124 pupils, and is currently running slightly over its stated capacity of 1,097. Entry at 11 is competitive: 150 places are offered through the Trafford Grammar School Consortium, with selection by GL Assessment. Around one in five pupils speaks English as an additional language, reflecting a diverse intake.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 150 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
71.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 24 May 2022
Teaching & academics
Results are the clear strength here. The average Attainment 8 score of 71.7 sits far above the national figure of 46.9, and 95% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Ofsted judged quality of education as Good, including the sixth form, so the school's headline outcomes are matched by inspectors' confidence in how it teaches.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.89%
- EHC plans
- 0.71%
- English as additional language
- 18.2%
- Free school meals
- 8.2%
Schools nearby
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
Altrincham, North West
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
Altrincham, North West
Saint Ambrose College
Altrincham, North West
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A consistently high-performing grammar for families confident their child can meet a selective, three-subject entry test. Strong results, a diverse community, and a school running close to full.
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Urmston Grammar Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.