History
Urmston Grammar was awarded specialist Science College status in 2004. In 2007 it was awarded High Performing Specialist College status, and as from April 2008 Language College status as a second specialism. Urmston Grammar converted to academy status as of September 2010, since when it has been known as Urmston Grammar Academy. Urmston Grammar is in the top 100 list of grammar schools; in the English Baccalaureate the school appeared 55th in the list of state schools in England.
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