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Hymers College: entry, assessments, dates and fees

Facts checked 19 October 2026By ExamKind Editorial TeamSchool website

Can we apply, and when?

For September 2027 entry

  • Registration closes

    Not published yet

  • Places

    Not published

  • Fees at 11+, day

    £6,545a term

    2026–27 school year, including VAT

    Checked, source: Hymers College, checked

Your next steps for 11+ entry

  1. Next: Bursary applications close: request on main school application form

    in about 5 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close: bursary application form

    in about 8 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

Hymers College sets its own tests and decides after them and the interviews. We have not found a published pass mark, so we do not show one.

How entry works

How entry works

Ways in, and how children are assessed

Hymers College takes new pupils at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. Each way in has its own tests and dates.

  • 11+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, a piece of creative writing, an interview, a group activity, a reference from the current school and cambridge select insight.

Other ways in: 4+, 7+ and 16+Places, tests and registration for each

  • 4+ entry

    How children are assessed: taster day.

  • 7+ entry

    How children are assessed: an English paper, a maths paper, an interview and a reference from the current school.

  • 16+ entry

    How children are assessed: an interview, a reference from the current school and GCSE grade requirements.

Source: Hymers College, checked

More about entry from our guide

Reception and Year 3 entry are to the Lower and Upper Junior Schools, which are sections of Hymers College with the same admissions process and fee table, so they are shown here with senior entry.

4+ (Reception)

Reception children are invited to a taster session rather than a formal entrance assessment. We have not found a dated deadline for Reception entry.

  • What the school assesses: taster or assessment dayHymers College: Taster dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: There is no formal entrance assessment for pupils joining Pre-School to Year 2* in the Lower Junior School. However, each child will be invited to a taster session.View the official source

7+ (Year 3)

Year 3 candidates are interviewed and sit English and maths assessments. For September 2026 entry they were assessed on Saturday 17 January 2026Hymers College: Assessment date (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Years 3 - 6: Saturday 17 January 2026View the official source; the date for this round is not yet published.

  • What the school assesses: interviewHymers College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Pupils applying to join the Upper Junior School (Years 3 - 6) will be invited to an entrance assessment, including: - Reading aloud - Reading comprehension - Short piece of writing - Maths assessment - Problem solving exercise - Informal interviewView the official source; school's own English assessmentHymers College: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Pupils applying to join the Upper Junior School (Years 3 - 6) will be invited to an entrance assessment, including: - Reading aloud - Reading comprehension - Short piece of writing - Maths assessment - Problem solving exercise - Informal interviewView the official source; school's own maths assessmentHymers College: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Pupils applying to join the Upper Junior School (Years 3 - 6) will be invited to an entrance assessment, including: - Reading aloud - Reading comprehension - Short piece of writing - Maths assessment - Problem solving exercise - Informal interviewView the official source; reference or report from current schoolHymers College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: You’ll also be asked to upload a copy of your child’s latest school report (if they have one).View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2027)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHymers College: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
OffersHymers College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source

11+ (Year 7)

Year 7 applicants sit written English and maths papers, including creative writing, take the computer-based Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)Hymers College: Cambridge select insightChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For students who will be sitting the computer-based CEM test (Years 7 - 11), we recommend using this CEM Select Familiarisation.View the official source test and have an informal interview. They can also be invited to a day of group activities with other applicants.

  • What the school assesses: Cambridge Select Insight (CEM Select)Hymers College: Cambridge select insightChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For students who will be sitting the computer-based CEM test (Years 7 - 11), we recommend using this CEM Select Familiarisation.View the official source; group or team activityHymers College: Group activityChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Year 7 applicants who apply by December will also be invited to take part in a fun day of activities alongside other applicants.View the official source; interviewHymers College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Applicants interested in joining the Senior School in Years 7 - 10 will undertake an entrance assessment including: - A written Maths paper - A written English paper - comprehension and creative writing - An informal interview - A computer-based assessment called a CEM testView the official source; creative or extended writing taskHymers College: Own creative writingChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Applicants interested in joining the Senior School in Years 7 - 10 will undertake an entrance assessment including: - A written Maths paper - A written English paper - comprehension and creative writing - An informal interview - A computer-based assessment called a CEM testView the official source; school's own English assessmentHymers College: Own englishChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Applicants interested in joining the Senior School in Years 7 - 10 will undertake an entrance assessment including: - A written Maths paper - A written English paper - comprehension and creative writing - An informal interview - A computer-based assessment called a CEM testView the official source; school's own maths assessmentHymers College: Own mathsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Applicants interested in joining the Senior School in Years 7 - 10 will undertake an entrance assessment including: - A written Maths paper - A written English paper - comprehension and creative writing - An informal interview - A computer-based assessment called a CEM testView the official source; reference or report from current schoolHymers College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: You’ll also be asked to upload a copy of your child’s latest school report (if they have one).View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Hymers College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2027)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
Bursary application byFriday 27 November 2026 (request on main school application form); Friday 18 December 2026 (bursary application form)Hymers College: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHymers College: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
OffersHymers College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source

16+ (sixth form, Year 12)

Every sixth-form applicant has an informal interview, and the College sets GCSE grade requirements. For September 2026 entry, the sixth-form assessment was on Saturday 17 January 2026Hymers College: Assessment date (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Year 12: Saturday 17 January 2026View the official source.

  • What the school assesses: GCSE grade requirementsHymers College: Gcse requirementsChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: We usually ask that students have six GCSEs at grade 6 and above, as well as grade 7 in the subjects they are wishing to study at A Level (where applicable).View the official source; interviewHymers College: InterviewChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: When applying to study in our Sixth Form, all pupils have an informal interview with the Headmaster.View the official source; reference or report from current schoolHymers College: ReferenceChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: You’ll also be asked to upload a copy of your child’s latest school report (if they have one).View the official source
  • The school’s current admissions information covers: entry in September 2027Hymers College: Current cycleChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2027

StepDate
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2027)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
Bursary application byFriday 27 November 2026 (request on main school application form); Friday 18 December 2026 (bursary application form)Hymers College: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source

Entry in September 2028

StepDate
Registration closesHymers College: Registration deadline (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source
AssessmentHymers College: Assessment date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source
OffersHymers College: Offer date (2028)Not yet published by Hymers College; last checked 10 Oct 2026.The source says: Entrance assessments will take place in January 2026 on the following dates:View the official source

Key dates

11+ dates for September 2027 entry

Hymers College

  1. Next: Bursary applications close: request on main school application form

    in about 5 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close: bursary application form

    in about 8 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

Dates for the other ways in7+ and 16+

7+ entry, September 2026

  1. Done: Entrance tests

16+ entry, September 2027

  1. Next: Bursary applications close: request on main school application form

    in about 5 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  2. Coming up: Bursary applications close: bursary application form

    in about 8 weeks

    Only if you are applying for help with fees

  3. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

A year younger? 11+ dates for September 2028 entrySome are not published yet; we show what the school has said.

  1. Not published yet: Registration closes for 11+ entry

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  2. Not published yet: Entrance tests

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

  3. Not published yet: Offers sent

    Not yet published, checked 10 Oct 2026

At a glance

Hymers College in brief

tap a value for its source

Ages
3 to 18AgesChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: We offer a life-changing education for pupils aged 3 - 18 from across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.View the official source
The ages the school teaches, from youngest to oldest.
Ways in
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
The ages at which the school takes new pupils (4+, 11+ and so on).
Help with fees
Yes, up to 100%
Bursaries reduce fees for families on lower incomes, after a check of income and savings.
Registration fee
£30VAT not stated by the school
Paid to the school when you register your child for its tests.

Fees

From £6,545 a term, including VAT
4+ entry, day
£3,755 a term, including VAT
7+ entry, day
£5,435 a term, including VAT
11+ entry, day
£6,545 a term, including VAT
16+ entry, day
£6,545 a term, including VAT

Fees for the 2026–27 school year, as the school publishes them. We never add or remove VAT.

the published fees include VAT

Registration fee: £30 (VAT not stated by the school).

Deposit when you accept a day place: £300.

Source: Hymers College, checked

Hymers publishes one fee table for the whole College, including VAT. Year 7 and sixth-form pupils pay the same termly fee.

Joining atDay
4+£3,755 per term (including VAT)Hymers College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: | Reception | £3,755 | £11,265 | £1,251.67 | £1,024.09 |View the official source
7+£5,435 per term (including VAT)Hymers College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: | Year 3 & 4 | £5,435 | £16,305 | £1,811.67 | £1,482.27 |View the official source
11+£6,545 per term (including VAT)Hymers College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: | Year 7 - Year 13 | £6,545 | £19,635 | £2,181.67 | £1,785.00 |View the official source
16+£6,545 per term (including VAT)Hymers College: DayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: | Year 7 - Year 13 | £6,545 | £19,635 | £2,181.67 | £1,785.00 |View the official source
  • Registration fee: £30Hymers College: Registration feeChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: You will be asked to upload a copy of your child’s passport/birth certificate and to pay an application fee of £30.View the official source
  • Acceptance deposit (day): £300Hymers College: Deposit dayChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Deposit: There is a £300 deposit to accept your child’s place.View the official source

Bursaries and scholarships

Bursaries up to 100% of fees
Bursaries (help with fees)
Available, up to 100% of the fees. They depend on a check of household income and savings. Income guide: £73,800 annual income.
Scholarships
Not checked yet.

Source: Hymers College, checked

Means-tested fee remission, the College's name for bursaries, can cover up to 100%Hymers College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: A full bursary will cover all of the tuition fees in any one year.View the official source of tuition fees.

  • Largest bursary: up to 100%Hymers College: Max percentChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: A full bursary will cover all of the tuition fees in any one year.View the official source of fees, means-tested
  • Income guide: £73,800 per year (annual income, maximum)Hymers College: Income thresholdChecked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: Families are also means-tested - your annual income must be under £73,800 per year.View the official source

Open days

Next: School in Action Day, Fri 13 Nov 2026

  1. Done: Hymers College Open Event (passed)

    09:00 12:30, booking needed

  2. Done: Sixth Form Open Evening (passed)

    17:00 19:30, booking needed

  3. Coming up: School in Action Day

    09:15 12:30, booking needed

Source: Hymers College, checked

The College's open events must be booked. Its autumn open event and sixth-form open evening have already taken place; the next event listed is.

Results, as published by the school

A level grades A* to A: 53% (2026)

  • A level grades A* to A, 2026

    53%A level grades A* to A, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: 53% of all grades were A* or A or equivalentView the official source

    No earlier year published

  • A level grades A* to B, 2026

    77%A level grades A* to B, 2026Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: 77% of all grades were A*-B or equivalentView the official source

    No earlier year published

Results are the school's own figures. Schools count them in different ways, so compare with care.

YearMeasureFigure
2026A level grades A* to A53%Hymers College: A level astar apercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: 53% of all grades were A* or A or equivalentView the official source
2026A level grades A* to B77%Hymers College: A level astar bpercent (2026)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: 77% of all grades were A*-B or equivalentView the official source

What is distinctive about applying to Hymers

Only the College's fee remission page has been updated for September 2027 entry. Its entrance assessment and admissions pages still describe September 2026 entry, so they are out of date, and we show this round's assessment dates as not yet published until the College updates them.

Fee remission for Year 7 and sixth-form entry is a two-step process with two deadlines: Friday 27 November 2026 (request on main school application form); Friday 18 December 2026 (bursary application form)Hymers College: Bursary deadline (2027)Checked 10 Oct 2026 against Hymers College.The source says: For September 2027, the deadline to request to apply for Fee Remission via the main school application form is Friday 27 November 2026.View the official source. Families who may need help with fees should note both dates, since the first comes with the main application.

Official documents and sources

11 sources, each kept as an archived copy

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