Hipperholme Grammar School
· HX3 8JE
Hipperholme Grammar School is a coeducational independent day school serving pupils aged 3–16 in West Yorkshire, offering a traditional all-through education from nursery through to GCSE. The school's explicit mission centres on 'Nurture, Inspire, Achieve' with emphasis on developing academic excellence alongside individual talents and self-confidence. Set in the suburban Calderdale area, it positions itself as accessible yet selective, with a prevailing ethos of tolerance and trust shaped by its most recent ISI inspection in 2019.
- →All-through education from age 3, providing continuity and early entry advantage
- →Strong emphasis on individual nurturing and rounded development beyond academics
- →Traditional grammar-school model with selective admissions at multiple entry points
- →ISI-inspected with documented positive pastoral culture and values focus
Who thrives here
Families seeking a stable, all-through education in an orderly, values-driven environment where academic achievement is paired with character development. Pupils who benefit from clear structure and strong pastoral relationships thrive here.
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Contact & visit
Bramley Lane
HX3 8JE
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Hipperholme Grammar School?
Day fees at Hipperholme Grammar School are approximately £18,252 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Hipperholme Grammar School?
Hipperholme Grammar School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Hipperholme Grammar School's exam results?
At Hipperholme Grammar School, 26.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Hipperholme Grammar School a boarding school?
Hipperholme Grammar School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Hipperholme Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Hipperholme Grammar School “Good” (2019). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Prevailing atmosphere of tolerance and trust (ISI 2019)
✓All-through continuity and stability from age 3
✓Strong pastoral care and individual nurturing approach
✓Clear values and safeguarding emphasis
✓Accessible location with regional transport links
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted (ISI inspection now 5 years old, due for renewal)
!Limited evidence of specialist SEND support or provision
!Insufficient public detail on sixth-form destinations and exam results
!Narrow online transparency on academic curriculum and teaching approach