Open Other All-through Christian Mixed

William Hulme's Grammar School

Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Part of: UNITED LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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William Hulme's Grammar School
Manchester, M16 8PR
1,590 Pupils
1,300 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
39.10% FSM %
905 Boys
685 Girls
About William Hulme's Grammar School

William Hulme's Grammar School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Manchester, Manchester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–18 with a Christian character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,590 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,300. Current headteacher: Kate Heaton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Rusholme
Ward Whalley Range
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Christian
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10021070
URN 135296
Data Last Updated 02-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jennifer Andrews Chair of Local Governing Body 18/12/2007 15/09/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Eyaan Arshad Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Susanna Bagguley Local Governor 01/04/2011 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Emmott Local Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Miss Catriona Franck Local Governor 17/11/2022 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Heaton Local Governor 01/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Akeim Mundell BEM Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Keith Platts Local Governor 01/09/2007 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Farooq Sheikh Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gurpreet Singh Local Governor 11/10/2018 10/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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0.25 km • Manchester
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0.36 km • Manchester
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0.67 km •
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
0.79 km • Manchester
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Wilbraham Primary School
0.81 km • Manchester
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St Kentigern's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.84 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
William Hulme's Grammar School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Manchester, Manchester.
William Hulme's Grammar School has 1,590 pupils, with a capacity of 1,300.
William Hulme's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The admissions policy at William Hulme's Grammar School is: Non-selective.
Yes, William Hulme's Grammar School has a Christian religious character.
The Principal at William Hulme's Grammar School is Mrs Kate Heaton.
William Hulme's Grammar School is at Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at William Hulme's Grammar School: Has a sixth form.
William Hulme's Grammar School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Kate Heaton
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
01612262054
www.whgs-academy.org
Location
M16 8PR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135296
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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