Urmston Grammar Academy

About Urmston Grammar Academy

Urmston Grammar Academy is an academy converter in Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,124 pupils on roll. It is part of URMSTON GRAMMAR. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.6 (2025/26). 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Trafford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,124 / 1,097 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Newton Road, Trafford, Trafford, M41 5UG

Phone

01617482875

Principal

Thomas Kennedy-Fowler

Website

http://www.urmstongrammar.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Urmston Grammar Academy?

Urmston Grammar Academy is an academy converter in Trafford, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Urmston Grammar Academy have?

Urmston Grammar Academy has 1,124 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Urmston Grammar Academy's Ofsted rating?

Urmston Grammar Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does Urmston Grammar Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Urmston Grammar Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.6 in 2025/26.

Is Urmston Grammar Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Urmston Grammar Academy is part of URMSTON GRAMMAR.

Where is Urmston Grammar Academy?

Urmston Grammar Academy is located at Newton Road, Trafford, Trafford, M41 5UG.