Governing Body

School governors and trustees make a valuable contribution to children’s education, opportunities and futures. Urmston Grammar is very fortunate to have a committed and dedicated group of volunteers who lead and support the school in a positive and constructive manner and serve our school community. he Governing Body of Urmston Grammar support the school through their attendance at meetings and through their presence at academic, social, cultural and sporting events.

The Governing Body will:

• ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction;
• hold senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its students and the effective and efficient performance management of staff;
• oversee the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent.

The Governing Body will consist of:

• up to 11 governors/trustees appointed by the Members/Directors;
• up to 1 Local Authority governor;
• a minimum of 2 parent governors;
• up to 2 staff governors excluding the Headteacher;
• up to 3 co-opted governors;
• the Headteacher;
• any additional Governors appointed under articles 62, 62A, 63, and 68A.

All governors (trustees) and directors at Urmston Grammar act on an unpaid basis. 

School Documents 

Statutory policies and documentation are available below.

Whilst some of our policies are here to guide and advise on the school's position on a wide range of issues, we do reserve the right to interpret and adapt them when circumstances determine. Whenever you see the portal image (shown above) on our website, you will also find a link to the relevant policy.