Hipperholme Grammar School
URN: 107585 • HX3 8JE
Overview
- Name
- Hipperholme Grammar School
- URN
- 107585
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas James (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01422202256
- Website
- Visit Hipperholme Grammar School website
- Address
-
Bramley Lane, HX3 8JE
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Summary
Hipperholme Grammar School is an independent co-educational institution located in Calderdale, Yorkshire, catering to children aged 3-16. Established in 1648, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment that fosters individual talents and self-confidence. The school's ethos is encapsulated in the phrase "Nurture, Inspire, Achieve," reflecting its commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prioritizes both academic excellence and personal development.
The curriculum at Hipperholme Grammar is broad and balanced, allowing pupils to explore a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. Notably, students begin their GCSE studies a year early, which helps alleviate academic pressure and promotes a deeper understanding of the material. The school maintains smaller class sizes to ensure personalized support, enabling all pupils to achieve their academic potential.
The school community is characterized by inclusivity and support, where every child is valued and known as an individual. Hipperholme Grammar aims to equip students with the resilience and social skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world, fostering a strong sense of belonging and encouraging participation in various activities, from sports to the arts.
The curriculum at Hipperholme Grammar is broad and balanced, allowing pupils to explore a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. Notably, students begin their GCSE studies a year early, which helps alleviate academic pressure and promotes a deeper understanding of the material. The school maintains smaller class sizes to ensure personalized support, enabling all pupils to achieve their academic potential.
The school community is characterized by inclusivity and support, where every child is valued and known as an individual. Hipperholme Grammar aims to equip students with the resilience and social skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world, fostering a strong sense of belonging and encouraging participation in various activities, from sports to the arts.
Useful links
- Staff and Governors (governance)
- Senior Admissions (sen)
- Senior Extra Curricular (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- School Events Calendar (calendar)
- Sports Fixtures Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Pre-School Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Highbury School (67.7)
- Ravenscliffe High School (63.6)
- The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form (63.3)
- Beacon Lights Schools (59.8)
- Rishworth School (57.9)
Key details
- LA
- Calderdale
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 370
- Pupils
- 288
- Boys
- 162
- Girls
- 126
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1985-09-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 288 | 162 | 126 | 370 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 295 | 164 | 131 | 370 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 288 | 156 | 132 | 370 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 288 | 156 | 132 | 370 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 274 | 146 | 128 | 370 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 275 | 153 | 122 | 420 |
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