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 our students
Take a look at what our Year 12 and 13 students have to say about Urmston Grammar Sixth Form
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 MoreAlumni
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- Year 13
Eleanor
Eleanor really enjoys the supportive atmosphere in the sixth form.
- Year 13
Chris
Chris studied English Literature, French and German and in September 2021, he began his university studies at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge to study Languages.
- Year 13
Katie
Katie was an active member of our Politics Society and in September 2021, she continued her studies at Churchill College, Cambridge.
- Year 13
George
George joined Urmston Grammar in Year 12 having moved to the UK from Kenya.
Latest News
- 17 Jul 2025German music contest
Our Year 10 GCSE German students enrich their learning with some classics!
- 16 Jul 2025supercurricular event
A celebration of the wonderful research projects undertaken by our 6th form students
- 15 Jul 2025European day of languages
Fantastic celebration with activities, food and fun throughout the day!
- 12 Jul 2025house celebration
Fantastic end-of-term assembly celebrating our house champions & events!
- 11 Jul 2025showtime!
Truly fantastic production showcasing the talents of our Performing Arts students
- 10 Jul 2025bbc workshop
Fantastic workshop on careers in journalism delivered by BBC North West editor Chris Brindley & presenter Annabel Tiffin to our Year 12 students!
Contact
Urmston Grammar School
Newton Road
Urmston
M41 5UG
Headteacher: Mrs R S Wall
Telephone: 0161 748 2875
Email: office@urmstongrammar.org.uk