Hulme Hall Grammar School
Stockport, Stockport, North West · SK3 8HA
Small and closely knit, Hulme Hall Grammar School in Stockport educates around 216 pupils across a broad 2-16 age range, taking children right through from the early years to GCSE. As an independent, co-educational school with no religious affiliation, it offers a non-selective alternative for families seeking a more intimate setting. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it good overall, and singled out pupils' personal development as excellent. Led by headteacher Mr Dean Grierson, the school suits families who value being part of a tight community where children are well known by staff.
216
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Pupils
- 216
- Location
- Stockport, Stockport, North West
- Website
- www.hulmehallschool.org
- Telephone
- 01614 853524
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Dean Grierson
Latest results
Attainment 8
61.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
75%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The school's average Attainment 8 score of 61.9 outstrips the national average of 46.9, and 75% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Teaching is geared towards GCSE, the qualification offered at the school. These outcomes, achieved within a small cohort, point to a focused and personal approach to learning.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
The ISI's rating of excellent for personal development indicates that pastoral care and the growth of the whole child are real strengths here, not afterthoughts.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
The last word
A small independent school punching well above the national average at GCSE, with personal development rated excellent. A strong fit for families who want academic results alongside individual attention.
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Hulme Hall Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hulme Hall Grammar School located?
Hulme Hall Grammar School is located at Beech Avenue, Stockport, Stockport, SK3 8HA.
What type of school is Hulme Hall Grammar School?
Hulme Hall Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Hulme Hall Grammar School?
Hulme Hall Grammar School has approximately 216 pupils on roll.
What is Hulme Hall Grammar School's inspection rating?
Hulme Hall Grammar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 25 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.