Hulme Grammar School
Oldham, Oldham, North West · OL8 4BX
An independent school in Oldham educating pupils from age three through to eighteen, Hulme Grammar combines a long all-through journey with a clear academic focus. Around 675 pupils are on roll, placing it in the medium-size bracket, with a sixth form of 91. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent inspection an 'excellent' rating, and judged personal development 'excellent' too, with all compliance standards met. Headed by Mr Craig Mairs, the school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation.
675
Pupils
excellent
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 675
- Location
- Oldham, Oldham, North West
- Website
- www.hulmegrammar.org
- Telephone
- 0161 624 4497
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Craig Mairs
Latest results
Attainment 8
59.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
68%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 59.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 68% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification offered to stretch independent study in the sixth form. The figures and the ISI's 'excellent' judgement together suggest a school where strong academic outcomes are the norm.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 91
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 September 2023
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A consistently high-performing independent option in Oldham, suited to families seeking academic ambition from the early years right through to A-level.
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Hulme Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hulme Grammar School located?
Hulme Grammar School is located at Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4BX.
What type of school is Hulme Grammar School?
Hulme Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Hulme Grammar School?
Hulme Grammar School has approximately 675 pupils on roll.
What is Hulme Grammar School's inspection rating?
Hulme Grammar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 September 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.