Hymers College, Hull | The Good Schools Guide

Hymers College
Hymers Avenue
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU3 1LW
Head: Mr Justin Stanley
T 01482 343555
F 01482 472854
E [email protected]
W www.hymerscollege.co.uk
A mainstream independent school for pupils aged from 11 to 18 with a linked junior school
Boarding: No
Local authority: Kingston Upon Hull
Pupils: 953; sixth formers: 198
Religion: Non-denominational
Fees: £11,646 pa
Open days: October. The school welcomes visitors throughout the year
Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
ISI report: View the ISI report
Linked schools: Hymers College Junior School

What The Good Schools Guide says..

Hymers is an unpretentious place. Standards and expectations are high and exam results very commendable. Little, if anything, to match it locally. Where talent is recognised (whether in sport, music or the arts) pupils are given support and encouragement but are expected to demonstrate commitment and be prepared to put in extra time and effort after school and on Saturdays. Opting out isn't an option. Pupils are open, bright, positive and enthusiastic. They value the…

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Headmaster

Since September 2019, Justin Stanley (40s), previously deputy head at Hereford Cathedral School. Classics degree from Cambridge; previous posts include head of classics at Nottingham High and Manchester Grammar. He is married to Rachel and they have three children.

Academic matters

Academically selective on intake, 'though not as selective as most grammar schools'. Standards and expectations are high and exam results very commendable. Little, if anything, to match it locally.

In 2018, 43 per cent A*/A grades at A level (70 per cent A*/B) and 65 per cent 9-7 at GCSE. Broad curriculum includes Latin. Streaming in maths only until year 10. French, German and Spanish on offer, though linguists in the school would appreciate even more choice. Traditional offering at A level including general studies and the EPQ. At GCSE pupils take...

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