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Hulme Grammar School
Hulme Grammar School tests Year 7 applicants in English, maths and non-verbal reasoning, with further assessment or interview for selected candidates.
Independent school · Oldham
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Meet the school
At a glance
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Chamber Road, Oldham, Lancashire, OL8 4BX
Plan your approach
Entry information
For September 2027 entry
Hulme Grammar School’s September 2027 Year 7 route includes an entrance examination in January 2027, a supplementary examination for some candidates, and interviews for candidates who perform sufficiently well. The papers cover English, Non-verbal Reasoning and Mathematics; the school also considers the current-school report.
Entry stage: 11+ / Year 7, September 2027 entry
What the assessment covers
- English
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Mathematics
The admissions process
- Apply by 4 December 2026; bursary applications have an earlier 30 November deadline.
- Sit the Year 7 entrance exam on 13 January 2027; a supplementary exam is listed for 20 January.
- Candidates who meet the required standard are interviewed during the week of 25 January; school reports and special circumstances are considered.
Read the official details: Admissions information from Hulme Grammar School
Go to the source
Official links for your shortlist
Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.
From subjects to skills
Turn the assessment subjects into a practice plan.
Start with these core skills from the published subject list. Pair the official assessment material with regular Plusling practice.
English
A useful place to start
Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.
Build on it with Plusling
Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.
Start the 5-question English quizNon-verbal reasoning
A useful place to start
Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.
Build on it with Plusling
Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.
Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quizMaths
A useful place to start
Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.
Build on it with Plusling
Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.
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Printable practice for these subjects
Original Plusling papers with space to work and separate answers and explanations.
English papers
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Non-Verbal Reasoning papers
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Maths papers
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Your application starting points
Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.
Check the entry point and eligibility
Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.
Put the right dates in your diary
Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.
Check the assessment guidance
If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.
Check fees and financial support
Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.
Picture your child’s everyday life here.
An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:
- How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
- Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
- How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
Know where to focus
Give their preparation a clear direction.
See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.
- Topic summaries and practice history
- Choose topics in Focus Practice
- Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
Their next step starts here
Give their 11+ preparation a confident start.
Try Plusling together. Five free questions, useful feedback and a first look at a friendlier way to practise.
Before you apply
- The school’s published September 2027 timetable gives an application deadline of 4 December 2026, with the first exam on 13 January 2027. Contact admissions about whether a supplementary exam applies.
Plusling’s guide to Hulme Grammar School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.
Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Primary sources
- Hulme Grammar School: school details Department for Education
- Year 7 entry and 2027 timetable Hulme Grammar School
- GL Assessment free 11+ familiarisation materials GL Assessment
- Hulme Grammar School term dates 2026–27 School