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Hulme Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hulme Grammar School is an other independent not applicable school in Oldham , serving pupils aged 3-18, with 675 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-18

Age range

675

Pupils

900

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Hulme Grammar School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hulme Grammar School?

The catchment area for Hulme Grammar School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Hulme Grammar School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Oldham may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Oldham before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Hulme Grammar School: 900 places, 75% filled: places available

Hulme Grammar School has a published admission number of 900 places. 675 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Oldham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Oldham school admissions →

Hulme Grammar School: School Information

Full address
Chamber Road, Oldham, OL8 4BX
Local authority
Oldham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
105745

Other Not applicable Schools in Oldham

If Hulme Grammar School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Oldham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hulme Grammar School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hulme Grammar School

What is the catchment area for Hulme Grammar School?

The catchment area for Hulme Grammar School is the geographic zone Oldham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Oldham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Hulme Grammar School oversubscribed?

Hulme Grammar School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 675 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Oldham.

What is the admissions policy for Hulme Grammar School?

Hulme Grammar School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Oldham publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Hulme Grammar School cover?

Hulme Grammar School is a not applicable school in Oldham, serving pupils aged 3-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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