Hulme Grammar School, Oldham

In its own words: "“To offer a vibrant, inclusive education that nurtures young people as individuals, empowering them to achieve and thrive in the modern world.” Hulme is a warm, welcoming school with a strong sense of community and a genuine family feel."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Since 1611 Hulme has welcomed young people from a wide variety of backgrounds and we are proud of the excellent academic tradition that underpins our success. With an unrivalled 6 th Form Programme, young people are supported through their A Level journey to be guided towards the careers and apprenticeships that will set them up for life."

The school runs after-school care.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Hulme Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to Hulme Grammar School are Darul Hadis Latifiah Northwest (0.5 miles, Good, selective); Westwood High (0.8 miles, Good); Westwood Boys School (1 mile, Good); and Sapience Girls Academy (1.1 miles, Good).

Of the 49 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 55% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 16% into work.

In 2026, 84 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 10 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink), about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Frederick Street (opposite), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hulme Grammar School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.