“Rapidly shedding its ivory tower image, Hymers is a high achieving school where committed staff and a bold, thoughtful Head are ensuring that young people from a whole range of backgrounds have the best possible chance to be challenged, to learn, to succeed and to have fun along the way.”
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The Good Schools Guide
So what makes Hymers College special?
We offer a strong combination of outstanding teaching, wonderful facilities and excellent pastoral care. The social and emotional development of your child is as important to us as their academic learning. We are committed to supporting our pupils to be as happy, healthy and successful as possible.
Your child will also have access to a spectacular range of co-curricular activities. Whether you’re cheering them on at a football match or watching a gala at our theatre, you’ll be welcome to share in their excitement.
By choosing Hymers College, you are not only choosing the best education for your child, you are also joining a supportive and caring community that you’ll have access to for life through our Old Hymerians network.
I look forward to welcoming you to Hymers College soon.
Mr Justin Stanley
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“Within their community, pupils all ages develop strong leadership skills and learn how to participate effectively in the organisation and development of the school.”
Independent Schools
Inspectorate 2022
All-through Education on One Campus
From September 2025, the main Hymers College site in Hull will be home to all-through education for the first time. Redevelopment of our Junior School will allow us to welcome Pre-School to Year 2 pupils, allowing your child will benefit from:
• Enhanced continuity, reducing the anxiety that comes from moving to a new school
• A strong sense of community that encompasses all year groups, from Pre-School to Year 13
• A new dedicated modular classroom for Pre-School pupils
• Enhanced outdoor spaces, designed to meet your child’s needs
• Ready access to the excellent facilities across the campus, including the swimming pool, theatre, music school and sports fields
• Free swimming lessons weekly from Reception, with introductory sessions termly for Pre-School pupils
• Access to specialist teachers for subjects such as sport, music and art
Preparing Your Child for Life
Studying at Hymers College is about more than just an excellent education, it’s about preparing for life.
From Pre-School to Sixth Form, we create an environment that will inspire a sense of belonging and ignite a passion for learning, empowering young people to excel.
Our inclusive culture encourages our pupils to respect success whatever the endeavour. Mistakes are not viewed as failures, but as learning opportunities.
We support pupils to fulfil their aspirations within the curriculum, with careers support and through co-curricular activities, developing well-rounded, grounded young adults who contribute positively to society.
Giving Back to the Community
One of our founding principles is to stay grounded and appreciate our surroundings. From volunteering to fundraising for the school’s charities of the year, giving back to the local community is a key part of life at Hymers College.
Creating a Caring Environment
Our CARE Code lies at the heart of everything we do and is the reason the Hymers family is such a friendly, supportive and happy community. It acts as a guide for how we conduct ourselves and interact with one another.
Care
Show you care by being kind, considerate and well-mannered.
Acceptance
Understand why others think and behave differently.
Respect
Show respect towards others. Have self-respect and always try to be truthful. Respect others’ belongings and the school environment.
Effort
Always try your best in everything you do.
The Support to Flourish
We aim to create a community of active thinkers who are happy and engaged with all aspects of school life. Every step of your child’s journey has been carefully considered, from our house system to which members of staff run our co-curricular activities.
We believe it’s vital that your child builds strong relationships with our staff and pupils both in their form and across the school. Even our leadership team don’t spend their days in offices under a mountain of paperwork, they are working teachers who engage with our pupils every day. This enables them to understand your child’s behaviour and the personal pressures that they may be facing.
“Pupils display strong levels of self-confidence in their academic studies and in their lives beyond the classroom. This quality is promoted by the school’s ethos on developing personal values such as industry, respect, tolerance and kindness.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022
Your child will have access to support from a wide range of people, including:
Learning Support Team
Covering SEND and more
Registered Paediatric Nurse
Registered Mental Health Nurse
Who are trained in safeguarding and active listening Counsellors
Student Prefects and Buddies
Student Academic Mentors
We strongly believe the balance is best achieved in partnership with pupils, parents and guardians. With a whole host of events and parents’ evenings, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to interact with us and to get involved with school life.
Our House System
Your child will be assigned to one of four houses, encouraging them to foster friendships and to work as a team. The houses compete in various activities, promoting teamwork and cooperation across the different year groups. This also provides a solid support network and assists with transition through the school.
B T H G
Brandesburton | Trinity | Holderness | Gore
The Space to Grow
Here at Hymers College, education is not confined to the classroom. We offer a range of dedicated facilities for your child to explore, play, discover and grow.
Our Pre-School to Year 6 pupils make use of Senior School facilities, such as the swimming pool and Music Centre, developing their skills and preparing them to transition to the next stage of their education.
• Swimming pool
• Theatre
• Music Centre with recording studio
• Design Centre with facilities for art, graphics, woodwork, engineering etc.
• Forest school
• Excellent Learning Resource Centre
• All-weather pitches and court (including a top-grade astroturf pitch)
• Recently refurbished classrooms and science laboratories
• Large fields for games and sport
Bringing Education to Life
From East Barnby to the battlefields, Windermere to Washington, your child will have the opportunity to take part in a whole host of trips and visits during their time with us.
Junior School
National Space Centre
Senior School and Sixth Form
South Africa Sports Tour
Senior School Honduras
Infant School Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Don’t worry, you won’t receive a big bill every month.
Most of our trips are optional and the few that are essential we keep closer to home. Essential trips are usually to meet the requirements of exam boards, for instance theatre trips for GCSE Drama and fieldwork for Biology and Geography. We also work with our students to fundraise for more adventurous plans to make things as affordable as we can.
Each
trip is designed to bring the subject your child is studying to life and to open their eyes to the wider world.
Broad Range of KnowledgeDeveloping Societies from Law to Medicine
Our support includes: and much more Practice Interviews
Our Old Hymerians are an essential part of this. From the moment your child joins Hymers they become part of a connected and supportive community of former pupils - Old Hymerians - for life, and so do you! With over 9,000 alumni in our Old Hymerian community, spread across the world, there will always be someone who can offer help, advice and support.
With so much help available, it’s no wonder our Sixth Form students progress to top level universities and other opportunities, such as higher level apprenticeships, drama school or into the world of work.
Find out more about our admissions process
The Hymers Journey
From age three to 18, we will provide your child with a safe space to discover and flourish.
While many children join us early, we accept pupils into the Hymers family through all year groups. The most common entry points are Pre-School, Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Sixth Form.
Children joining us from Year 3 onwards must sit an entrance assessment. Pupils joining Year 2 from the Spring Term will also be required to sit the Year 3 assessment.
Progression
Infant School
Pre-School to Year 2
Age 3 to 7
Junior School
Year 3 to Year 6
Age 7 to 11
Senior School
Year 7 to Year 11
Age 11 to 16
Sixth Form
Year 12 to Year 13
Age 16 to 18
Our pupils become familiar with other year groups from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition from each stage.
From swimming to music lessons, working with mentors to cheering on our older pupils in the theatre, our pupils become familiar with other year groups from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition from each stage.
The First Steps In Their Learning Journey
Starting school is a massive step for every child, which is why we focus on putting your child first at Hymers Infant School. They will be welcomed into a safe and welcoming environment where they can embark on the first stages of their learning adventure.
Our engaging teachers and teaching assistants are proud to be able to offer a rich and varied curriculum, giving your child the opportunity to develop interests at an early age. This includes regular swimming lessons, music lessons and outside learning environments such as our on-site woodland and games field.
Hymers College offers the very best start for your child.
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Infant School Curriculum
At every stage of their time at Hymers College, your child will be nurtured and cared for by our experienced team.
Our staff create a vibrant, stimulating and supportive atmosphere in which children are encouraged to ask questions, learn about themselves, others and the world around them.
From purposeful play in Pre-School to hands-on lessons in Year 2, your child will come home excited from discovering new things.
There’s no need to worry about SATs in Year 2 - we don’t participate here at Hymers. Instead, we will build close relationships with your child to track their progress throughout their time with us.
As well as ensuring our pupils get the very best start in their academic education, we understand the value of co-curricular activities.
Before and After School Care
The main school day runs from 8:30am - 3:30pm, with wraparound care from 7:45am to 5:45pm. This is included free of charge from Reception. There is a small charge for Pre-School pupils.
See the full breakdown of our school day
At Hymers College we:
• Respond to each child’s enthusiasm and tailor lesson plans to suit their needs
• Promote a love of reading
• Have an exciting and engaging Maths curriculum
• Incorporate weekly swimming lessons for Reception to Year 2 with introductory sessions for Pre-School
• Have specialist teachers for Music and PE
• Offer a range of co-curricular activities throughout the year, including sport, singing, French, Lego, judo, drama and more
HYMERS COLLEGE PROSPECTUS
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Hymers College
Junior School
Year 3 to Year 6
Age 7 to 11
See for yourself what makes our Junior School so special
Developing a Passion for Learning
At Hymers College Junior School we believe it is vital to give pupils the opportunity to spread their wings, explore and develop their enthusiasm for learning.
We will provide a safe, happy and caring environment for your child to grow with the support of exceptional subject specialist teachers and learning spaces. Our outstanding facilities include a dedicated art room, science lab, library and design workshop, all set in a huge green outdoor space where your child can play and build friendships.
At Hymers, your child won’t sit SATs. Instead, they will focus on developing themselves academically, emotionally and socially, with access to a wide range of co-curricular activities to ignite their passions.
We don’t just prepare our pupils for exams, we prepare our pupils for life.
JUNIOR
Preparing, Inspiring and Challenging Your Child
Our curriculum is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the core skills that are required throughout education, along with a broad range of subjects outside of the norm to spark interest and to challenge your child.
We will supplement their learning with a variety of trips, co-curricular activities and celebrations. Our annual Theme Week is always a highlight. Pupils are empowered to decide for themselves what they wish to concentrate on, culminating in a presentation or exhibition to their parents and the rest of Hymers College. HYMERS
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Including free before school care and homework club from 7:45am - 5:45pm
20+ Co-Curricular Activities
Your child’s learning journey will be enriched by over 20 co-curricular activities.
Check out the latest programme
View the full range of subjects your child will study
“Staff are mindful that pupils need to be ready for the demands of the secondary curriculum… We saw an excellent Year 6 Reading lesson where pupils were extremely articulate in their discussion and analysis of their book. Pupils also enthused about their Maths lessons taught by an excellent and engaging team of specialist staff.”
The Good Schools Guide
Unleashing Your Child’s Creativity
We believe that ensuring that your child has the time and space to be creative is essential to their development.
All children have regular design and technology, art, music and drama lessons with specialist teachers in dedicated learning environments. This gives them the opportunity to express themselves, tap into hidden talents and build self-esteem.
Many of our pupils also take up an instrument and access one of the many ensembles here at Hymers, including orchestra, wind band, string group and percussion group. There are regular concerts and performance opportunities, helping your child to develop their confidence.
“Younger pupils thrive in a community where all pupils are encouraged to take part regardless of their ability.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022
Junior School Sport
Our dedicated Junior School Sport team will ensure that your child has the opportunity to participate in a variety of different sports through lessons and co-curricular activities, from hockey to rugby, running to fencing. This includes the introduction of new teams in recent years, such as girls football and rugby.
The sports programme caters for all ability ranges, aiming to improve your child’s skills in an enjoyable and inclusive way, boost their confidence and independence.
We have had a number of recent successes, including:
• U11 Boys Football: U11 HMC Champions
• Dance Troupe: National Champions in the Great Big Dance Off
• U11 Girls Football: U11 Premier League Primary Stars Yorkshire Champions
• Girls’ Athletics: HMC Overall Champions
• Netball: Hull Schools Champions
• Swimming: Two silver and three bronze medals in HMC Swimming, and ESSA Team National Finalists for relay
• Cross-Country: U11 HMC Champions
Transition to Senior School
At the end of Year 6, our Junior School pupils progress to the Senior School at Hymers College without the need for an entrance assessment.
Our team will be on hand every step of the way to ensure that your child feels ready and enthusiastic for their next step. This includes:
• Making use of shared facilities, including the Music Centre, swimming pool and dining hall
• Visits from our Head of Lower School
• Year 7 induction day
• New parents’ evening
• Music and theatre productions
SENIOR SCHOOL
Hymers College
Senior School
Year 7 - Year 11
Age 11 to 16
An Engaging Curriculum
From Science to Spanish, Drama to Latin, at Hymers College your child will explore a comprehensive range of subjects before beginning to choose their preferences in Year 9.
By Year 10, your child will have had the opportunity to build on their strengths and interests, ready to tackle their chosen GCSE subjects. Whilst the curriculum is still broad, your child will have the chance to excel in their favourite subjects. It’s no wonder 44% of our pupils’ GCSE results were graded 9-8*.
Every pupil studies GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and either the Science Trilogy course (worth two GCSEs) or all three Sciences as separate subjects.
Building on their core timetable, your child will be able to choose four or five further options, depending on the route they take for Science.
Your child’s learning at Hymers will be enriched by weekly Games sessions, a variety of school trip opportunities and co-curricular activities.
*2024 GCSE Results
44% of our pupils’ GCSE results were graded 9-8*
Get to know the timings of our Senior School day
Check out our wide variety of co-curricular activities, from water polo to Warhammer Club!
Explore our Senior School’s full curriculum
“Pupils of all ages have excellent knowledge, skills and understanding, effectively applying these across all subjects.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022
“Music is a mainstay of Hymers. The new facilities are exceptional.”
The Good Schools Guide
“Pupils demonstrate an extremely high level of achievement in their academic subjects and through their co-curricular commitments. This reflects the successful realisation of the school’s aim to provide pupils with a life-changing education of all-round excellence.”
Independent Schools Inspectorate 2022
A Passion for Sport
Here at Hymers College, we are passionate about sport, whether it’s watching our teams compete out on the pitches or just some recreational fun. There are many benefits to exercise and your child will have plenty of opportunities to find something they enjoy.
Our enviable sports facilities, including a swimming pool, allow us to design our sports programme to cater for a wide range of talents and abilities. Traditionally known for rugby, Hymers now offers so much more!
From girls’ football to cricket, swimming to hockey, badminton to basketball; there really is something for everyone. If your child’s passion is for a sport that we don’t offer here, we can also support them with the time to train and compete outside of school.
SIXTH FORM
Hymers College
Sixth Form
Year 12 - Year 13
Age 16 to 18
Best A Level results in Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire in 2025*
*Department of Education
Unlocking Your Child’s Future
Sixth Form at Hymers College offers a raft of exciting opportunities to help your child unlock their potential for a successful future.
Our culture is one of aspiration. Your child will be encouraged to achieve their very best inside and outside the classroom, with an extensive range of activities on offer.
Whether they progress from our Senior School or join us for the first time in Year 12, your child will have access to first-rate teaching in small class sizes, with a broad range of A Level and BTEC classes to choose from. There are also a broad range of co-curricular opportunities, which will help them to pursue their passion and hone their focus for the future.
Small class sizes of 7.1 on average during 2024/25
Some really exciting opportunities come from our alumni network - our Old Hymerians. You and your child will be able to tap into our vast global network for work experience, careers guidance and talks to inspire and boost their university and career prospects.
At Hymers College we can open doors to an extensive range of onward opportunities.
SIXTH FORM
A Tailored Curriculum
From Art to Economics, Modern Foreign Languages to Sport, Hymers College offers a broad range of A Levels and BTECs.
Your child will usually choose three subjects (four in certain circumstances). We continually review the qualifications available, tailoring the curriculum to suit the needs of our students.
A number of independently studied courses, such as the Extended Project Qualification, are also available to allow your child to dig deeper into the subjects that interest them and to gain extra UCAS points whilst they’re at it!
Regardless of the subjects your child chooses, they will receive outstanding support to ensure they have the best chance of success, not just with their exams but in their life beyond Hymers College.
Dedicated Medical, Dentistry and Veterinary Pathway
Enjoy a bespoke experience, with opportunities tailored to your career pathway.
51% of A Level results graded A*-A in 2024
Discover the current Sixth Form curriculum
“Overall the students are a happy bunch of lively teenagers having a great deal of fun learning, playing and achieving. One Year 13 on her way to Oxford said, ‘I really feel they’ve equipped me to deal with university not just because of the skills and knowledge they’ve taught me but because of the blend of people I’ve met here’.”
The Good Schools Guide
An Array of Co-Curricular Opportunities
To enrich their time with us and help them to stand out when applying for university or other opportunities, your child will have access to over 100 co-curricular clubs and activities.
Your child can:
• Be part of our successful sports teams
• Receive expert music tuition
• Perform in outstanding plays and musicals
• Volunteer at local community projects
• Take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme
• Get the support they need to take part in sports or activities we don’t offer here at Hymers, i.e. time to train at an equestrian centre
• Join career-related societies to get an insight into pathways such as Engineering and Medicine
Over 100 clubs and activities taking place every week
Check out our co-curricular programme
“We spoke to a sixth former set on a clear path to a degree in medicine who told us, ‘The great thing is we’ve been able to carry on with music to a high level as well as looking at careers which are not music related’.”
The Good Schools Guide
Your child will be able to get involved in:
Extensive Co-curricular Programme
100+ clubs, societies and activities.
Volunteering Projects
From helping children in local primary schools with their reading to fundraising.
School Council, Form Prefect and Buddy System
Act as an ambassador for the school and support our younger students. Training in safeguarding and listening will help your child succeed in their new leadership role.
As a Sixth Form student, your child will have access to a dedicated Sixth Form Centre with its own common room, cafe, computer suites, study areas and socialising hubs
Dining
At Hymers, your child will have the option to bring a packed lunch or to purchase a meal at school. We work with specialist school caterers who genuinely care about what goes into the food they create.
Our catering team is passionate about making your child feel at home when they eat with us, from the delicious aromas in the kitchen to the friendly service they receive every day.
Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients. Our on-site chef creates their own vibrant menus made up of classic and innovative dishes as well as authentic international cuisines. These menus are shared in advance with parents so that you can plan your week, with no pre-booking required.
We cater to a broad range of dietary requirements every day, including halal and plant-based options, but do let us know of any specific allergies your child may have and our chef will ensure that they are catered for.
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Fees
Every Summer Term our Governors review our fees and make any necessary adjustments to their levels for the following academic year, enabling us to continue to deliver the highest standard and quality of education to our pupils, both inside and outside the classroom.
From Reception to Year 13 our fees at both school campuses cover the academic teaching and before and after-school care. There is a small charge for wraparound care in Pre-School.
The John Hymers Bursary Fund
In keeping with the founding principles of Hymers, we are proud to offer a Fee Remission (Bursary) Scheme from Year 7 upwards. This enables over 100 academically able children to attend Hymers College where parents are not in a financial position to pay the full fees.
Under the scheme, a small number of pupils each year can receive financial help (up to the full value of tuition fees) depending upon their academic ability and an assessment of the income and assets of the family.
Find out more about our bursary fund, including the current financial criteria
Step 2: Apply Online
All applications should be made online. At this point we will ask you to upload copies of your child’s passport/birth certificate, their latest school report (if they have one) and to pay an application fee.
Apply now
Step 5: Confirm Your Place
Your offer will include information on what to do to confirm your place. Make sure you follow the instructions to secure your child’s place.
Step 3: Entrance Assessment
If your child joins us from Year 3* onwards they will need to sit an entrance assessment.
Our entrance assessments are tailored to the year group and include Maths and English. From Year 7, children also sit a computer-based assessment and have an interview with one of our senior leaders.
For Sixth Form, we review applicants based on their GCSE results and an interview. Bursary applicants are also required to take a computer-based CAT test.
Find out more about our entrance assessment process
Step 6: Joining Information and Induction
In the months prior to your child joining us, you’ll receive full details regarding buses, uniform and induction dates to help your child prepare for life at Hymers.
Step 7: Start at Hymers College
Our helpful team will be on hand to help your family settle into the Hymers community.
*Your child may also need to sit this assessment if they join Year 2 during the Spring or Summer Term.
