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Urmston Grammar Academy
Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.3 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,124
Capacity
1,097
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 71.7, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The vast majority of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly all students progress to further education, with a significant percentage attending top-third universities. Overall, it offers a robust educational environment, although specific insights into student satisfaction and extracurricular offerings are limited.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 71.7 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 95% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 97% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 93% | Top 1% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 84% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 148 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.3%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Asian Indian8.5%
Black African7.4%
Asian Chinese5.5%
White Other5.4%
Other4.0%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.45055, -2.36104 · M41 5UG
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN136297
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.urmstongrammar.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Urmston Grammar Academy rated by Ofsted?
Urmston Grammar Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Urmston Grammar Academy a good school?
Urmston Grammar Academy scores 89.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Urmston Grammar Academy in GCSEs?
Urmston Grammar Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 71.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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