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►►►其它中学
Hymers College,荷姆斯学院 Hymers Avenue,
Hull HU3 1LW
Tel: 01482 343555 Fax: 01482 472854
Website: www.hymers.hull.sch.uk
• CO-ED, 8–18, Day
• Pupils 968, Upper sixth 100
• Termly fees £1890–£2151
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Headmaster
What it’s like
Founded in 1893, it is single-site and urban. Solid, late-Victorian and
Edwardian buildings are situated on a 44-acre estate of the former Hull botanic
gardens, half a mile from the centre of the city. There has been a lot of recent
development and very good facilities are provided. Recently acquired land has
allowed for the extension of sports facilities, including a swimming pool,
sports centre, all-weather pitch, and also a junior school. Originally a boys’
school, it has been fully co-educational since 1989. Firm discipline and high
academic standards are insisted on and the need for full parental involvement in
the school is stressed. A well-developed pastoral system monitors every pupil’s
progress. Examination results are very good. The music, drama and art
departments are impressively active with a large number of people involved. High
standards prevail in sport and games (there are many county and national
representatives). A plentiful range of extra-curricular activities and some
emphasis on outdoor pursuits. Young Enterprise is strong and there is a
distinguished record in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
School profile
Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 8–18; 968 day pupils (562 boys, 406
girls). Senior department 11–18, 744 pupils (439 boys, 305 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 8, 9, 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance exam used;
for sixth-form entry, 5 GCSEs at least grade B (including sixth-form subjects).
No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry 25% main senior
intake, plus 50% to sixth form. Many senior pupils from own junior (enquiries to
01482 441211).
Scholarships, bursaries & extras 16 pa bursaries, dependent on
parental income. Parents not expected to buy textbooks; trips, theatre etc
extra.
Head & staff
Headmaster: John Morris, in post from 1990. Educated at Leighton Park and
Oxford University (modern history). Previously Deputy Head and Head of History
at Hymers and Assistant Teacher, Housemaster and master i/c rugby at
Woolverstone Hall, Suffolk.
Teaching staff: 55 full time, 18 part time. Turnover 3%. Average age
40–45.
Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 106 pupils in Year 11, 92% gained at least grade C in 8+
subjects. Average GCSE score 68 (over 5 years).
A-levels: 97 in upper sixth: 50% passed in 4+ subjects; 47% in 3. Average
final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 407.
University & college entrance 96% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on
to a degree
course, 6% to Oxbridge. 12% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary
science, 35% in science & engineering, 44% in humanities & social sciences, 5%
in art & design, 4% in other subjects eg music. A few go on to non-degree
courses, art colleges or straight into employment.
Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 26 AS-level subjects offered, 21 at
A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level;
in addition, all take AS-level general studies, A-level optional. 25% take
science A-levels; 30% arts/humanities; 45% both. Key skills integrated into
courses and activities.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Languages: French, German and Spanish offered from age 10 to GCSE and
A-level.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson/week in Years 7–8) and
across the curriculum. 182 computers for pupil use (9 hours a day), all
networked and with e-mail and internet access; computerised language laboratory.
The arts
Music: Over 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument; instrumental exams
can be taken. Some 17 musical groups including orchestra, wind bands, string
groups, many choirs, madrigal group etc. 3 members of National Youth Choir,1
member of National Children’s Orchestra.
Drama: Drama offered and GCSE and AS-level may be taken. Many pupils are
involved in school productions.
Art & design: On average, 20 take GCSE, 10 A-level.
Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, cricket compulsory for boys; hockey, netball, rounders for
girls. Optional: tennis, basketball, squash, swimming, athletics, badminton,
fencing, cross-country. County and regional representatives in rugby, cricket,
hockey, national representatives in tennis, rugby, fencing, swimming.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award. Young Enterprise in Year 12. CCF and community service optional. Up to 30
clubs, eg environment, chess, music, drama, technology, various sports.
School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: No competitive houses. Prefects, head boy/girl,
appointed by Headmaster in consultation with staff.
Religion: Daily (non-denominational) assembly for whole school.
Social: No organised functions with other schools. Some trips abroad.
Pupils allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike to school. Meals self-service.
School tuck shop. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.
Discipline Pupils failing to produce homework once might expect
detention; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises might expect expulsion.
Alumni association is run c/o the college.
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