William Hulme's Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: William Hulme's Grammar School
Address: Spring Bridge Road
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M16 8PR
Telephone Number: 0161 226 2054
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 3-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Christian
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007
Trust: United Learning Trust
Sponsor: United Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Kate Heaton
Capacity: 1300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1542 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 41.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 135296
DfE Number: 352/6907
UKPRN: 10021070
UPRN: 77095095
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Manchester Rusholme (E14001353)
Electoral Ward: Whalley Range (E05011379)

Easting & Northing: 383586E, 394367N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 26' 47.21" N 2° 14' 54.46" W
Plus Code: 9C5VCQW2+HJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Jennifer Andrews - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 December 2007 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 September 2027.
  • Mr Eyaan Arshad - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2028.
  • Ms Susanna Gayle Bagguley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2029.
  • Mrs Gemma Emmott - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Miss Catriona Franck - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
  • Mrs Kate Marie Heaton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Akeim Mundell BEM - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Keith Alexander Platts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2007 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Farooq Sheikh - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Gurpreet Singh - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2027.