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Hulme Grammar School

Other independent school · Oldham, OL8 4BX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#662 of 2,536

Better than 73% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 18
Pupils579
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherPrincipal Kirsten Pankhurst
Local authorityOldham
Opened24 Mar 2010
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105745.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolOldhamEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.49.942.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%58.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%39.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%10.5%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%53.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 489--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolOldhamEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.76, better than England, better than Oldham32.2735
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.6, similar to England, better than Oldham35.235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better27.9%, better than England, better than Oldham11.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study65--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils579
Girls265
Boys314
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.84
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.10

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.89.8%
Higher education55.1%
Employment16.3%
Apprenticeship8.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.2%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Hulme Grammar School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryCoppice Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.2 miPrimaryWerneth Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryLyndhurst Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimaryBroadfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryOasis Academy OldhamAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miNot applicableDarul Hadis Latifiah NorthwestOther independent school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySt Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.7 mi16 plusOldham Sixth Form CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated
0.7 miSecondaryThe Hathershaw CollegeAcademy converter
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Hulme Grammar School

How does Hulme Grammar School rank in England?

Hulme Grammar School ranks 662 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 73% of schools).

What are Hulme Grammar School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Hulme Grammar School was B-, and 27.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Hulme Grammar School?

Hulme Grammar School has 579 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Does Hulme Grammar School have a sixth form?

Yes, Hulme Grammar School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.