Urmston Grammar Academy Catchment Area
Urmston Grammar Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Trafford , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1124 pupils, and a capacity of 1097 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,124
Pupils
1,097
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Urmston Grammar Academy Catchment Area Information
Entry to Urmston Grammar Academy is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Trafford may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Trafford before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Trafford catchment area documents →Urmston Grammar Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Newton Road, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG
- Local authority
- Trafford
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 8.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136297
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Frequently Asked Questions — Urmston Grammar Academy
Is Urmston Grammar Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Urmston Grammar Academy currently has 1124 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1097 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Urmston Grammar Academy? ▾
Urmston Grammar Academy is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Trafford publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Urmston Grammar Academy cover? ▾
Urmston Grammar Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Trafford, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Urmston Grammar Academy? ▾
Urmston Grammar Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.