Pre-School, Reception and Years 1 - 2
Infant School | Age 3 - 7
Where adventure stories begin…
Starting school is a massive step for every child, which is why we focus on putting your child first at Hymers College.
From September 2025, for the first time in Hymers history Pre-School, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils will be based at the main Hymers College campus in Hull.
Your child will be welcomed into a safe and welcoming environment where they can embark on the first stages of their learning adventure.
Hymers College offers the very best start for your child.
Pre-School | Age 3 - 4
Hymers Pre-School provides the ideal foundation for your child’s education.
Purpose-built environment: Dedicated indoor and outdoor spaces encourage exploration and creativity.
Play-based learning: Your child develops early language, numeracy, movement, and imagination through purposeful play.
Expert staff: Learning is guided by a qualified teacher and experienced, nurturing Teaching Assistants.
Flexible attendance: Open term time, with options from one to five days per week.
Places are very limited, so early application is recommended.
Reception | Age 4 - 5
Reception at Hymers College offers a joyful first step towards a successful primary school experience.
Thematic curriculum: Learning is brought to life through engaging topics that spark curiosity.
Core skills focus: Reading, writing, and maths are developed with daily phonics and small-group support.
Specialist teaching: Music, sport and other specialist subjects ensure your child has a balanced and inspirational start to their education.
Outdoor play: Integrated to provide a well-rounded experience.
Family partnership: We work closely with families to support learning at home and build confidence.
Years 1 and 2 | Age 5 - 7
As your child progresses to Key Stage 1, in Years 1 and 2 they will continue to grow their confidence and independence through their primary school journey.
Balanced curriculum: Engaging and practical lessons in English and maths support strong progress.
Cross-curricular learning: Themes connect subjects through science experiments, performance, writing, and problem solving.
Hands-on experiences: Includes trips to Yorkshire Wildlife Park and recreating Pudding Lane.
No SATs pressure: At Hymers, your child will not take SATs in Year 2. Instead, we will track their progress by building close relationships with your child and through ongoing assessment.
Preparation for Key Stage 2: Our enriched curriculum and position within Hymers Junior School will prepare your child for a smooth transition to Year 3.
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Co-Curricular Activities
We will offer your child the opportunity to discover new interests at an early age.
This includes weekly swimming lessons for Reception to Year 2 pupils and termly swimming sessions for Pre-School, as well as music lessons.
We also offer a range of different clubs throughout the year that your child can get involved with too.
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A Caring Communiy
By joining the Hymers family, your child will make friends for life.
We have a diverse and welcoming community, where all children learn the importance of our CARE Code, which stands for Care, Acceptance, Respect and Effort.
Your child will join one of four Houses, allowing them to get to know pupils and staff across the school.
What’s more, they will gain an understanding of our wider world and how they can help, from performing at local care homes to fundraising for charities of their choice.
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Wraparound Care
We know navigating the school run around work can be difficult.
To make it as easy as possible, we provide before school care from 7:45am and after school care until 5:45pm, with age appropriate activities to keep your little one engaged.
This is free of charge from Reception, with a small fee for Pre-School children.
Infant School Fees
Discover how much it costs for your child to study at Hymers College