At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 150
Competition: Medium
Introduction
Urmston Grammar School is a selective mixed academy in Urmston, Manchester. The school’s motto is “Manners Makyth Man”, with the school not just taking a surface reading of being nice to people, but rather that an individual is defined by how they treat others. As such the school attempts to mould its students so that they become good, honest, kind, hardworking individuals that will aid society. The headteacher credits much of the school’s academic success to the expertise of the teachers in their ability to adhere to the learning speeds of their students and nurture their joy for academia effectively. Students are expected to make valuable contributions to their wider communities.
In 2019 Urmston Grammar School scored an “Average” result in Progress 8, with a score of 0.16. Of the GCSE students, 91% scored a 5+ in Maths and English, almost 30% higher than the local average and over double the national average. The Attainment 8 saw a score of 70, 14 points above the local average and 24 points above the national average.
Urmston Grammar School is a selective school and so has an entry exam. 11 Plus entry exams can be very complicated to full understand, but fortunately we’ve gathered all of the information onto this page for your convenience. We also offer support for the exam itself, we aid in the preparation by providing past papers and other resources. If you’re looking for help with 11 Plus, look no further than 11 Plus Hero.
Urmston Grammar School’s Key Information
Urmston Grammar School’s key information in regards to locating and contacting the school.
School Address
Full Address:
Urmston Grammar School, Newton RdUrmston
Greater Manchester
M41 5UG
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- Parking can be found within the school as well as just outside there is on-street parking..
- Car Park: Park Rd N, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5AT, 0.4 miles from the school.
- Car Park: Sumner Way, Urmston, Manchester, M41 5BE, 0.4 miles from the school.
Key Information for Urmston Grammar School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2008)
Selection Test
Urmston Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
These are the dates relevant to the 11 Plus entry exam for Urmston Grammar School. There will be two open evening slots, the 16:00-18:00 slot is for applicants living in postcodes: M41, M31, M32 and M21. The other slot, which is from 18:00-20:00 is for everyone else.
Open Evening
Entry Exam Registration
Entry Exam Date
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Urmston Grammar School
These links are very important in gaining a deeper understanding of the admission process, there are also familiarisation ,materials and virtual open events to help.
Urmston Grammar School Admissions Policy 2023-2024
View PDFUrmston Grammar School Prospectus
View PDFUrmston Grammar School Additional FAQs
View PDFUrmston Grammar School Virtual Open Event
View PDFUrmston Grammar School Admission Timetable
View PDFFamiliarisation Materials - General
View PDFFamiliarisation Materials - Comprehension
View PDFFamiliarisation Materials - Maths
View PDFFamiliarisation Materials - Word Choice
View PDFFamiliarisation Materials - Pictures
View PDFUrmston Grammar School Exam Format
Urmston Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exam uses the same test as all of the schools in the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium. This test consists of two CEM papers, a more detailed description can be found on the Trafford Grammar Schools CEM Consortium page.
The Urmston Grammar School Entry Exam: Overview
Urmston Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exam consists of two CEM papers. Testing; Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics. Each paper is one hour long, there will be a short break between the papers.
Two papers
Questions on Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths
Each test is 1 hour long
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Catchment Area
Extry Exam: Pass Criteria
A score of 334 in the entrance exam is required in order to be considered for a place at Urmston Grammar School. The top 20 scorers in the entry exam will be admitted regardless of home residence.
Catchment area
Applicants living within postcodes M41 and M31 will be awarded places based on distance from the school to their home address. Then all other applicants will be awarded places based on distance from the school to their home address.
Additional eligibilities
Applicants who qualify for any of the following will be admitted regardless of home residence and will be given the greatest priority for places.
- “Looked After Children”
- “Pupil Premium” – 10 places awarded to the highest performers in the entry exam.
- Children of members of staff who have served in the school for a consecutive period of at least 8 years.
Urmston Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark is a score of 334 on the entrance exam, this score will be adjusted to account for age difference.
Urmston Grammar School’s 11 Plus exam is made up of two CEM papers that test Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths. These papers are each an hour long.
CEM papers can be purchased online from distributors such as Amazon. There is also familiarisation materials supplied by the school in the links above.
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