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: 744; sixth formers: 203
Religion: Non-denominational
Fees: £11,995 pa
Open days: See website for online open events
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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All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.

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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.

Entrance

Pupils who join the junior school before year 6 no longer have to sit the entrance tests for the senior school. All others at 11+ entry sit competitive exams in maths, English and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, plus interview with the headd Four-form entry, 108 places in all (about 30 for external pupils, remainder transferring from own junior school). For sixth form, five GCSEs at grade 6 or above required. About 12 or so enter at 16, replacing the similar number of leavers.

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