Head: Thomas Kennedy-Fowler
A competitive co-educational grammar school in Trafford with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
334
79% of max
Distance Cutoff
5.33 mi
Applications
1,056
Offers Made
169
Two-Stage
Two rounds: all sit Stage 1, top scorers do Stage 2. Final places on combined result.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
10 places
Process
Parents have the right to appeal against all admission decisions to an Independent Appeals Panel. Only one appeal can be lodged each academic year.
Waiting List
All candidates who do not succeed in gaining a place, having successfully met the school's admission requirements, will be entitled to have their name entered on Urmston Grammar's waiting list. When a vacancy arises, the waiting list will be ranked in accordance with published over-subscription criteria.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Trafford Grammar Schools
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 6 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics. Two GL Assessment papers testing three components (VR, NVR, Maths). Each component max 141, total max 423. Part of Trafford Grammar School Consortium with Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Sale Grammar School, and Stretford Grammar School. School motto from William of Wykeham shared with New College Oxford and Winchester College. In-year assessments conducted once per term for candidates who haven't sat entrance examination or were unsuccessful.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
334
79% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Annual Open Evening where you will have the opportunity to meet students, staff and view facilities
17 Jun 2026
4:00am
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
71.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.03
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
63%
Higher Education
−5pp vs grammar avg
72%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
304 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Physics
118 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Biology
118 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
186 entries
0%
-46.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
178 entries
50%
+8.1pp vs school
Maths
170 entries
50%
+8.1pp vs school
Business Studies
72 entries
50%
+8.1pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-41.9pp vs school
English language
5 entries
0%
-41.9pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,124 / 1,097(102%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Specific subjects may require grade 7 or above in that subject.
1:16.2
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3%
Absence Rate
3.51%
Persistent Absence
From wood panelled hallways and stained glass windows, to modern teaching labs and contemporary theatre. Building and facilities reflect perfect blend of traditional values and high standards alongside forward thinking, innovation and creativity.
Sports
School Field, The Astroturf
STEM
Science Corridor, S2 Physics Lab, S7 Biology Lab, S5 Lecture Lab, The Conservatory Science Study Area, technology studio for music creation
Arts
The Theatre, The Auditorium, Main Hall, music technology studio
Library
The LRC
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Science laboratories and ongoing refurbishment of the main hall and dining facilities. Plans for new Sixth Form study areas in 2024.
Music flourishes both as academic subject and part of wider school life. Annual 'Let's Sing' concert for Year 7 students, school band, wind group, bespoke ensembles, junior choir, boys-only choir, senior choir, chamber vocal ensembles, staff choir. Festival of Christmas highlight of school calendar.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music available to all students with opportunities in lessons, assemblies, concerts and community events. Private music lessons available in full range of instruments from peripatetic staff. Students can record performances for ABRSM practical exams in school.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Students participate in local charity fundraising, reading support at primary schools, environmental projects, and community garden maintenance.
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available daily, including vegetarian and special dietary options.
Homework Policy
Homework timetable operates with different subjects set on different days. Years 7-9 typically 1-2 hours per night, Years 10-11 2-3 hours per night, Sixth Form varies by subjects chosen.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations policy with focus on respect, responsibility and excellence. House point system operates. Clear consequences for poor behaviour including detentions, isolation and exclusion where necessary.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be kept on silent mode during lessons.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND team with qualified specialists, individual learning plans, small group support sessions, exam access arrangements, and close liaison with external agencies. Support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other specific learning differences.
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Route 67 from Altrincham, Route 85 from Sale
Nearest Station: Urmston Station (Metrolink)
Transport Info
Traffic in the Urmston area is always incredibly busy on Open Evening. Where possible recommend walking or using public transport. If travelling by car, advisable to park at either Golden Hill Park Car Park (M41 5AT) or for free at Eden Square Shopping Centre (M41 0NA). Both are only a short walk to school.
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