The Hammond

The Hammond offers specialist, full-time performing arts training to students across school, college and degree courses. We exist to inspire, nurture, and educate the next generation of performers by fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, storytelling, and innovation. Students thrive in small, dedicated classes, creating an environment for both artistic and academic success. To find out more about our specific course offering, please visit our website.

Hoole Bank House
Mannings Lane
Chester
Cheshire
CH2 4ES

+44 (0)1244 305350

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ISC associations: The Society of Heads, AGBIS

Religious affiliation: All Faiths

Day/boarding type: Day and Full Boarding

Gender profile: Coeducational

Size: 279

The Hammond fees:

Boarding fees per term:
£4,772 to £10,150 (excl VAT)

Day fees per term:
£4,772 to £6,895 (excl VAT)

Scholarships & bursaries:
Available

ISC reference number:
42686

DfE reference number:
896 / 6016

Boys - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 11 to 21 (21)

Boarding: 11 to 16 (29)

Sixth Form: (22)

Girls - age range & pupil numbers:

Day: 11 to 21 (131)

Boarding: 11 to 16 (98)

Sixth Form: (123)

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The Hammond is affiliated with the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) catering to talented young dancers aged 11 to 16. Additionally, we participate in the Dance and Drama Award scheme (DaDA) designed for gifted Dance and Musical Theatre students enrolled in our Level 6 Diploma programs for professional training. 

Both funding streams are accessible via audition.

Scholarships & Bursaries offered

  • Performing arts/Dance scholarships
  • Sibling discounts
  • Lump sum payment discounts
  • Bursaries for new entrants

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Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies