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Grammar schools in and near Urmston

All 1 grammar school in Urmston, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Urmston

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  1. Urmston Grammar Academy

    Manchester, M41 5UG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Urmston grammar schools average.

    237 first choices, 169 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.6

    Urmston grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.2%Urmston grammar schools 4.2%
    Pupils
    1,137
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school Urmston Grammar Academy

Just outside Urmston

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Urmston.

  1. Stretford Grammar School

    2.8 miles from Urmston · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Urmston grammar schools average.

    263 first choices, 170 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.5

    Urmston grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.9%Urmston grammar schools 4.2%
    Pupils
    956
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school Stretford Grammar School

  2. Sale Grammar School

    3.1 miles from Urmston · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Urmston grammar schools average.

    265 first choices, 197 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.5

    Urmston grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.5%Urmston grammar schools 4.2%
    Pupils
    1,352
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Sale Grammar School

  3. Loreto Grammar School

    4.4 miles from Urmston · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Urmston grammar schools average.

    258 first choices, 160 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.2

    Urmston grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.9%Urmston grammar schools 4.2%
    Pupils
    1,075
    Pupils per teacher
    16.8
    View school Loreto Grammar School

  4. Altrincham Grammar School for Girls

    4.9 miles from Urmston · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Urmston grammar schools average.

    281 first choices, 209 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1677.8

    Urmston grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Urmston grammar schools 4.2%
    Pupils
    1,381
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Urmston, explained

There is 1 grammar schools in Urmston, teaching 1,137 children.

Pupils in Urmston grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 75.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

7.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,426 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 6.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Urmston?
There are 1 grammar schools in Urmston, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Urmston?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Urmston on Eduscope are Urmston Grammar Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Urmston ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Urmston grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Urmston is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Urmston?
Grammar schools in Urmston select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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