Hymers College
· HU3 1LW
Hymers College is a well-established independent all-through school in Hull serving ages 3–18 with a reputation for strong academics and excellent facilities. It caters to a wide catchment across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, positioning itself as a high-achieving day school with specialist teaching, pastoral care and broad co-curricular provision. The school emphasises belonging, curiosity and pastoral wellbeing alongside academic rigour.
- →All-through provision from pre-school to sixth form, eliminating transition disruption
- →Specialist facilities for music and sport noted as exceptional for the region
- →Pastoral care ethos and sense of community within a large independent day school
- →Wide entry points and accessibility across North East region
Who thrives here
Pupils from professional and aspiring middle-class families seeking academic rigour without boarding; families valuing pastoral stability and breadth of co-curricular activity across a large, established independent school.
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Contact & visit
Hymers Avenue, Hull
HU3 1LW
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Hymers College?
Day fees at Hymers College are approximately £18,297 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Hymers College?
Hymers College 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 Hymers College's exam results?
At Hymers College, 45.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 66.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Hymers College a boarding school?
Hymers College is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Hymers College's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Hymers College “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Outstanding facilities for music and sport within the region
✓Strong pastoral care and sense of belonging
✓High academic achievement across a broad range of pupils
✓All-through provision reducing school transitions
✓Specialist teaching and dedicated staff
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no recent external validation of standards
!Day-only provision may limit boarding option for families needing it
!Limited publicly available data on SEND support or specialist provision
!Unranked in Parent Power; less public visibility than major HMC schools