Hymers Senior School
Year 7 - Year 11
Where success stories begin…
At Hymers College Senior School, we focus on more than just exam preparation. We provide a warm and supportive environment to help your child unlock not just their academic potential, but also their talents and interests.
We understand that the transition, whether from our Junior School or another primary school, is a big step. We will support your child throughout their journey, placing emphasis on independence and social responsibility, encouraging self-motivation and self-confidence.
A diverse and inclusive school, we will motivate your child to become a successful and respectful young adult, ready to tackle their next challenge.
Excellent GCSE Results
44% of all grades were a 9 or 8 in 2024.
Curriculum
Years 7 and 8
STEM: Mathematics, Science, ICT, Design and Technology, Geography
Humanities: English, History, French, Spanish, Latin, Religious Education
Creative: Art, Drama, Music
Games/Physical Education, including regular swimming lessons
PSHE (Personal, Social and Emotional Health Education)
Year 9
Pupils can tailor their learning by selecting elements of their curriculum, including a range of languages, creative and expressive disciplines.
Years 10 and 11
Every Pupil will study GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and either the Science Trilogy course (worth two GCSEs) or all three Sciences as separate GCSE subjects. Building on their core timetable, pupils can choose four or five further options from:
STEM: Computer Science, Design and Technology, Geography
Humanities: Business Studies, French, Spanish, Latin, Religious Education
Creative: Art, Drama and Theate
Physical Education
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Careers Community
Knowing what to do next is never easy but at Hymers College we will do everything we can to support your child through our extensive careers programme, aimed at sparking ideas, gathering knowledge and skills.
This includes careers fairs, interview preparation and work experience. All supported by our network of 9,000 Old Hymerians worldwide.
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100+ Co-Curricular Activities
From water polo to Warhammer Club, your child will be able to express themself and make new friends through over 100 co-curricular activities, clubs and societies.
These include a wide range of sport and music opportunities, over and above those your child will experience in lessons.
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Eight Convenient Bus Routes
With eight convenient bus routes across the Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire region, getting. toHymers College is really easy. Find your nearest bus route here.
If you’d prefer to drop your child off, our Learning Resource Centre is open for your child to study and socialise from 8am until 6pm.
Senior School Facilities
At Hymers College, our Senior School pupils have a wide range of facilities designed to encourage the best learning experiences for all of our pupils. These include:
Refurbished science laboratories
Music Centre with recording studio, band room and rehearsal spaces
Amazing Learning Resource Centre, with library, computer area, study and socialising spaces
Fully-equipped Art and Design Centre
Theatre
Swimming pool
Gym
Acres of green space and sports fields
“Pupils demonstrate an extremely high level of achievement in their academic subjects and through their co-curricular commitments. This reflects the successful realisation of the school’s aim to provide pupils with a life-changing education of all-round excellence.”
— Independent Schools Inspectorate
Senior School Fees
Discover how much it costs for your child to study at Hymers Senior School.
Fee Remission (Bursary) Scheme
Hymers College operates a Fee Remission scheme (also called a bursary scheme) for pupils from Year 7 upwards. This enables over 110 academically able children to attend Hymers College where parents are not in a financial position to pay the full fees.