The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 94%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Head
- Mr Justin Stanley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Hymers Avenue, Hull, HU3 1LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFroebel House School
Independent · 669m away
Paisley Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Pearson Primary School
Primary · 944m away
The Boulevard Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St George's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Venn Boulevard Centre
Academy · 1.3km away
Hull Trinity House Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hymers College a selective school?
Yes. Hymers College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Hymers College?
Hymers College currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hymers College take?
Hymers College caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Hymers College?
Hymers College is in HU3 1LW, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hymers College have a sixth form?
Yes, Hymers College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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