Urmston Grammar
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Pride
Participation
Empathy
Manners Makyth Man
Our motto originates from William of Wykeham who was born in 1324 in Wickham, Hampshire. It remains an important statement for the twenty-first century and applies to all our students. Whilst it might initially seem to be suggesting that it is beneficial to have good manners, that you should treat each other with courtesy and respect; this does not really capture the full scope of the statement. What it really means is that it is not by birth, money, or property that an individual is defined, but by how they behave towards others.
William of Wykeham came from a poor family and was educated at a grammar school. He went on to become the Chancellor of England (or, as we would now say, Prime Minister). It was William’s personal talents, the gift of an education in a grammar school, and above all a certain resilience, that allowed him to work his way to the top of the ruling class of his day and amass a considerable fortune.
Our motto is shared by New College, Oxford and Winchester College.
Pride, Participation & Empathy
Our key messages for everyone in the Urmston Grammar community are: • Take PRIDE in yourself and in all that you do. • PARTICIPATE and make the best of the opportunities at Urmston Grammar. • EMPATHISE with others so that you can understand how they feel, increasing tolerance and mutual respect.
Find Out MoreMeet the Head Boy and Head Girl
Ashlan and Joshy were elected Head Girl and Head Boy in Summer 2020
Find Out MoreMeet our students
Find out more about what our students have to say about Urmston Grammar
Find Out MoreSports at UGS
Students can take part in a whole variety of sports at UGS including football, netball, volleyball and table tennis.
Find Out MoreTrips and Visits
So much more goes on outside of the classroom at Urmston Grammar. Our teachers have taken students on expeditions to the WW1 battlefields in Belgium and the ski slopes of France, to countries as far flung as Costa Rica, Honduras, Iceland and Kenya.
Find Out MoreMusic at UGS
Music flourishes at Urmston Grammar, both as an academic subject and as an important part of wider school life.
Find Out MoreExtra Curricular
There is a wealth of extra curricular activities for students to participate in when they join our school. Lunchtimes and after school there is a hive of activity, allowing students to create, debate, perform, play sport and be active.
Find Out MoreFacilities
Explore our excellent facilities -these include an AstroTurf, Sports Hall, Theatre, Conference Room and Main Hall which are available to hire.
Find Out MoreThe History of UGS
The school has existed in different guises since 1882 – but Urmston Grammar on the present site was born in 1923.
Find Out More
- Year 13
Ashlan
Ashlan is our Head Girl; she is currently studying A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Year 13
Joshy
Joshy is our Head Boy; he is studying English Literature, History and Music A levels
- Year 8
Sophie
Sophie talks about her experiences when she joined us as a Year 7 student
- Year 8
Mobeen
Mobeen shares his experience of joining us as a Year 7 in September 2020
- Year 8
Sophia
Sophia is in Year 8 and tells us what she enjoys about being a student in our school
- Year 8
Ethan
Ethan tells us about the subjects he enjoys
Latest News
- 30 Apr 2021PTA Ambassadors Achieve Massive Donation for Foodbank
Urmston Grammar PTA Ambassadors, under guidance from teacher M. Salisbury, have organised a school-wide donation for a local food bank, Sticky Wickets Supplies. The PTA Ambassadors are students who form a link between fellow students and the staff and parents of the PTA who typically...
- 25 Apr 2021Harry to Climb Kinder Scout in Order to Reach China!
See what Year 13 student Harry is doing to raise money for his aid work in China.
- 06 Mar 2021Debating double whammy!
Urmston’s debating society has been successful on two fronts. Two teams have made it through to the Oxford Union Debating finals. The successful finalists are Anya and Madeleine, and Harriet and Ange, all from Year 12. But to make it a genuine double whammy...
- 05 Mar 2021daisy's 27 27
During March, Year 11 student, Daisy, will be participating in the 27 27 challenge to raise money for the charity Mind and, in so doing, she will be standing up for the 27% of students who report a mental health problem while at university. She started on March 1st and is se...
- 02 Feb 2021UGS Red january!
Staff from Urmston Grammar have succeeded in meeting the Red January Challenge and, in so doing, raising a wonderful £630 for charity – so far! RED January is a nationwide initiative that encourages people, of all abilities, to get active every day during January to beat the blues awa...
- 15 Jan 2021William is a winner!
Congratulations to William who, having negotiated a series of online cyber challenges, has qualified for a SANS foundation Course! This is a very significant achievement, something that only three students from Urmston Grammar have done previously. SANS Foundations is an industry-renowned c...
Contact
Urmston Grammar School
Newton Road
Urmston
M41 5UG
Headteacher: Mrs R S Wall
Telephone: 0161 748 2875
Email: office@urmstongrammar.org.uk