How to Apply

Candidates who are over 10 years and 6 months and under 12 years on 31st August in the year of entry are eligible for entry to Main School. Pupils from the Preparatory Schools must take the entrance examination in January in the year of entry. The examination consists of papers in English, mathematics and verbal reasoning; a specimen set of papers in mathematics and English (but not in verbal reasoning) is available from the school offices.

Candidates who perform sufficiently well in the examination will be asked to attend for interview in February of the year of entry. In selecting candidates for admission, the school takes account of their current school report and any special circumstances, for example, recent changes in school or health.

Vacancies sometimes occur partway through the academic year in Year 7 to 9. Candidates for these vacancies are tested in English, mathematics and verbal reasoning. Their competence in a modern language and science may also be assessed.

New pupils are also welcomed into the co-educational Sixth Form, for which the basic requirement for entry is a minimum of five satisfactory GCSE subjects (Grade C or above), including English and mathematics. Every applicant to the sixth form will be interviewed.

How to apply for Estcourt or Hulme Court Preparatory Schools

Pupils who are over 7 years and under 8 years on 31st August in the year of entry are eligible to either Preparatory School. Entrance is by examination in English, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning. A report from the candidate's current school is also taken into account. Consideration is given to different teaching methods. There are no past papers available, but a brief syllabus is sent with each application form.

Occasionally there are vacancies for candidates to be assessed for entry to Year 4 or Year 5 and for further details please contact the school offices.

To request further information and a prospectus please contact the school on 0161 624 4497.

How to apply for Nursery and Kindergarten

Children are usually admitted to Nursery in the September following their third birthday.

Children are offered places on the basis of a short assessment and discussion with parents. Assessments take place in the Spring Term. Our main intake is in September but places may be available at other times. The majority of Nursery places are full time but part time may be available.

If places become available in other classes in school, children will be admitted after having successfully completed an assessment.

If you wish your child to be considered for a place at the Oldham Hulme Kindergarten, please contact the school on 0161 630 6255.