Best secondary schools in Urmston (2026)
Urmston has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Urmston Grammar Academy, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 52.1, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is 1 grammar school.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Urmston Grammar Academy Urmston · Grammar |
73.4 | 71.7 | 95% | Good | |
2 Top 39% in England |
Flixton Girls School Urmston · Girls |
48.4 | 48.3 | 44% | Good | |
3 Bottom 45% in England |
Wellacre Technology Academy Urmston · Boys |
45.0 | 46.0 | 40% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 28% in England |
St Antony's Roman Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Urmston · Roman Catholic |
42.4 | 42.4 | 34% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Urmston?
On exam results over the last three years, Urmston Grammar Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Urmston, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.