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Academic excellence in its fullest sense
The school was founded in the 19th century under the Endowed Schools Act 1869. The foundation of
the school followed some time after an earlier Oldham Grammar school, dating from 1611, became
defunct. Hulme Grammar School sometimes claims to have been founded in 1611, though the claim to
be a continuation of this earlier school is contentious. When the school was founded it obtained some
money from a charitable trust created in 1691 by a bequest from William Hulme, after whom the school
is named. The school was a direct grant grammar school from 1946 until 1976. It reverted to
independence with the phasing-out of the Direct Grant scheme, and is now an independent school
which selects its students by examination and interview. The main buildings were erected in 1895 by
the Hulme Trust.
The school has undergone several transformations since it was originally founded in 1611, and
provides a high quality modern education underpinned with traditional values. Proud to be ethnically
and socially diverse, we are a ‘diamond model’ school where the Nursery, Infants, Juniors and Sixth
form Collge are fully co-educational, whilst Years 7-11 are taught in single sex classes, yet able to mix
socially outside of the classroom.
Our approach to education is holistic and we encourage all our students to fulfil their potential both
academically and through the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that we offer. Hulme helps to
mould students who are well-rounded, confident and successful; our alumni include Professor Brian
Cox (physicist), Sarah Lancashire (actress), Dr David Nott (surgeon), Nicola White (Olympic Gold
medallist) and Nedum Onuoha (Championship footballer). We are proud of our students, who year on
year produce excellent public examination results, compete at a high level on the sports field and excel
in music, drama and other extra-curricular areas.
From nursery to the sixth form, Oldham Hulme is a happy school where pupils, staff, parents and
visitors alike regard out family atmosphere as a defining feature. Please feel free to visit us anytime
and you will be guaranteed a very warm welcome.