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Hammond School
Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4ES
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School Information
Founded originally in 1917, The Hammond School is an independent coeducational boarding school for pupils aged 11-18+, specialising in the Lower School in dance, drama, and music courses and post-16, providing Trinity Diploma courses in professional dance and musical theatre. A BTEC course in drama commenced in September 2009, and a proposed degree course in dance is under discussion.
General Information
| Gender: |
Coeducational |
| Day/Boarding: |
Full Boarding, Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
241 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
ISA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
4840 - 7253 |
| Day (£): |
3190 - 4988 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Interview, Report, Assessment, Visit |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Music scholarships, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
11 - 16 |
11 - 16 |
11 - 21 |
11 - 21 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
32 |
55 |
48 |
106 |
28 |
68 |
Subjects taught
Art, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Dance, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Spanish, Statistics, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art studio, Astroturf, Auditorium, Common Room, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, IT Suite, Learning Support Unit, Library, Music Centre, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Science laboratories, Tennis Courts, Theatre
Activities
Art, Ballet/Dance, Choir, Cookery, Dancing, Drama/Theatre Studies, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Spanish Club, Student Magazine, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips
Sports
Badminton, Fitness Training, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Squash, Swimming, Tennis
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Church of England |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Kosher, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
42686 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
6506 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
896 / 6016 |