Independent

Hipperholme Grammar School

Yorkshire and the Humber · HX3 8JE

An independent school in Calderdale, Hipperholme Grammar admits pupils from age 11 through an 11+ assessment. With around 288 pupils on roll, it sits firmly in the small-school category, which tends to mean smaller classes and a closely knit community. Families looking for a more intimate setting rather than a large institution may find the scale appealing.

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 288
Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: www.hgsf.org.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

56%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The school's Attainment 8 score of 52 outpaces the national average of 46.9, and 56% of pupils secure a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. The selective entry at 11 helps shape this consistent performance.

The last word

A small, selective independent that delivers results above the national average. Best suited to families who value an intimate academic environment over size.

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