This section of our web site is intended to provide you with all of the information you need when applying for a place at Urmston Grammar. In September 2010 Urmston Grammar became one of the first 'New Academies' which are publicly funded independent schools. Our admissions policy and processes however remain unchanged.

The sub menu items on the left take you firstly to our "admissions process" page which outlines the stages of application, the timescale and which documents and deadlines need to be noted. Our "admissions policy" section presents in full our policy for admissions which is by necessity a somewhat dense policy carefully written to fully meet the statutory "School Admissions Code". It also lists the key dates at the foot of the page. Our third section deals with many of the "frequently asked questions" we receive. Our final section is there in case you  have further enquiries, you may wish to submit to our admissions team.

Our Sixth Form admission policy is included in this "admissions policy" section and additional information may also be found in the "Sixth Form" section of our web site.

Initial arrival and post-induction

Even before arrival at school in September, the pupils take their place in mixed ability forms under the care of a Form Tutor.  The Form Tutor has the responsibility of getting to know each pupil as well as possible. The work of the Form Tutor is organised and co-ordinated by the Head of Lower School, Mrs Ball, who has the responsibility for the welfare of pupils in the first three years. Mrs. Ball is the person to inform if your child has a particular medical or other problem.

During the first two weeks all new pupils take part in our Lakeside experience, a residential aimed at team building, getting to know each other and our staff as well as to have some tremendous fun too. On this page are some of the captured memories of that amazing experience, the result is a sense of belonging to Urmston Grammar and the disappearance of all the worries and fears associated with joining a new school; they just melt away.

Before half-term, at the end of September in that first year, a Post Induction Evening is held giving parents the opportunity to let Mrs. Ball and the Form Tutors know if any problems or anxieties that may have developed over the first few weeks and of course the telephone is always your option should you need to contact us.

Our prospectus is available from the "School information" section of our web site.