Urmston Grammar Academy — Secondary School in Manchester

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Urmston Grammar Academy

Manchester, M41 5UG

1,124 Pupils

1,097 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

8.20% FSM %

606 Boys

518 Girls

About Urmston Grammar Academy

Located in Manchester (M41 5UG), Urmston Grammar Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Trafford.

It has 1,124 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,097. Current headteacher: Thomas Kennedy-Fowler.

Data for Urmston Grammar Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Trafford
Region	North West
Administrative District	Trafford
Parliamentary Constituency	Stretford and Urmston
Ward	Urmston
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	URMSTON GRAMMAR
Opened	01-09-2010
UKPRN	10031354
URN	136297
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Thomas Kennedy-Fowler	Accounting Officer	01/09/2025	—	N/A
Riffat Wall	Accounting Officer	12/11/2013	31/08/2025	N/A
Mr Nicholas Crowther	Chair of Trustees	14/10/2022	12/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Joanne Daley	Chief Financial Officer	01/01/1900	—	N/A
Dr Matthew McPartland	Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)	19/09/2025	18/09/2029	N/A
Mr David Kirkham	Member	01/01/1900	—	N/A
Mr Eric May	Member	01/09/2010	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Andrew McLaren	Member	30/04/2018	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Barry Peden	Member	15/07/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Riffat Wall	Member	01/09/2025	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Tracey Booth	Trustee	01/01/1900	—	N/A
Mrs Eleanor Bryan	Trustee	31/10/2022	31/10/2026	Elected by parents