Hymers College

The school identified 156 pupils with SEND, including 68 receiving specialist in-school support and four with an EHCP.

“The school has identified 156 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), typically dyslexia and dyspraxia, 68 of whom receive specialist support within the school. Four pupils have an education, health and care plan.”

Students have a tutor, usually in groups of around 12, and meet daily.

“Each of our students is supported through their studies via a tutor, typically in groups of around 12, who meet daily.”

Pastoral support is delivered through tutorial and House systems, with emphasis on individual support, personal development, and emotional wellbeing.

“We place great value on pastoral care. Through our supportive tutorial and House systems, we ensure that every pupil feels known, supported, and empowered. We believe that personal development and emotional wellbeing are just as important as academic achievement, which is why our co-curricular opportunities are truly outstanding.”

The current average class size is seven students.

“Your child will generally choose three subjects (four in certain circumstances). Our current average class size is 7 , ensuring a tailored experience.”

Sixth-form students have access to more than 100 co-curricular clubs, societies and activities.

“To enhance their time with us and help them to stand out when applying for university or other opportunities, your child will have access to 100+ co-curricular clubs, societies and activities .”

The alumni network supports mentoring, careers guidance, interview skills and work experience.

“With 9,000 Old Hymerians worldwide , our alumni office can support you to access their connections for mentoring and careers guidance, developing interview skills, work experience and more.”

The school aims to foster belonging and enthusiasm for learning.

“We are proud to inspire a sense of belonging and ignite a passion to learn.”

The school aims to provide an all-round education with a strong academic foundation and prepare pupils for successful lives and positive community contribution.

“The school aims to offer a life-changing education of all-round excellence with a strong academic thread. Through its programme of individualised care and support, the school seeks to enable pupils to flourish and fulfil their full potential, preparing them to lead happy, successful lives and make a positive contribution to their communities and the wider world.”

Year 12 is one of the school's main entry points.

“Our most common entry points are Pre-School, Reception, Year 3, Year 7 and Year 12.”

The curriculum is broad and includes A Levels and BTECs.

“Taught by subject specialist teachers, we provide a broad and engaging curriculum, including both A Levels and BTECs .”

Typical entry requirements are six GCSEs at grade 6 or above and grade 7 in intended A Level subjects where applicable.

“We usually ask that students have six GCSEs at grade 6 and above, as well as grade 7 in the subjects they are wishing to study at A Level (where applicable).”

Sixth Form offers may specify required GCSE results as conditions of entry.

“Following your entrance assessment, our senior leadership team will decide whether to make an offer and any conditions associated with this, i.e. required GCSE results for entry to Sixth Form.”

The sixth form provides personalised careers and university selection and preparation support.

“With access to outstanding, specialist teaching in small class sizes and personalised careers, university selection and preparation support , it’s no wonder our A Level results are the best in the region .”

Hymers Futures includes specialist UCAS advice, university entrance-test support and interview preparation.

“- Specialist UCAS advisor - Dedicated supra-curricular lecture slots - Subject specific trips - National and International Competitions supported by specialised staff - Supra-Curricular qualifications - Old Hymerian mentoring (interview preparation, societies) - Individualised support for University entrance tests and interviews”

In 2025, 55% of grades were A* or A and 77% were A*–B or equivalent.

“55% of all grades were A\* or A in 2025, whilst 77% of all grades awarded were A\*-B, or equivalent, in 2025.”

A-level results from 2019 to 2021 confirmed that sixth-form teaching enabled pupils to make good progress.

“In the sixth form, A-level results in the years 2019 to 2021 have confirmed that teaching enables pupils to make good progress in the context of Part 1 paragraph 3(a).”