Hulme Grammar launches Impact Report to mark ISC Partnerships Week

Hulme Grammar School has published its Public Benefit Impact Report detailing the significant positive contributions the school makes to its local community and cross-sector education, coinciding with the launch of the Independent Schools Council’s (ISC) annual Partnerships Week.

The report - which celebrates the school’s wide-ranging community engagement - is a clear demonstration of Hulme’s mission to deliver public good and its commitment to share resources and expertise across the region. 

Aligning perfectly with the spirit of ISC Partnerships Week, Hulme Grammar School’s impact report showcases successful collaborations with local state schools and community groups, reinforcing the belief that educational partnerships lead to mutual benefit and help all students reach their potential. 

Key highlights from the report include: 

· Educational Outreach: Hulme Grammar School supported over 25 local state schools across Oldham and Greater Manchester and welcomed almost 600 pupils to its campus for shared lessons, masterclasses in STEM and humanities, and sports training. 

· Access and Bursaries: The school provided over £750,000 in means-tested bursaries and scholarships annually, ensuring that one in five (20%) of its pupils benefit from significant fee assistance, promoting social mobility and access to a Hulme education regardless of financial background. 

· Shared Resources: The school leveraged its resources to host community events like the Winfield Literacy Award, where three young writers won book vouchers and their schools received £500 worth of books each to support literacy development. 

Further solidifying its long-term commitment to educational excellence, the school on Chamber Road in Oldham has recently launched the Brenda Mills Institute of Innovation & Technology (BMIIT).  

Named in honour of former Maths teacher Brenda Mills, the Institute is dedicated to equipping young people with the skills and mindset to shape the future.  

It fosters STEAM literacy through hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, connecting students with experts and emerging technologies to empower the next generation of innovators in the region. 

Kirsten Pankhurst, School Principal said: “At Hulme Grammar School, we believe that an excellent education must extend outwards - into our neighbourhoods, our networks, and the lives of those who may never walk our corridors. Public benefit is not just a principle we value - it is a responsibility we embrace.” 

Dr Chris Millington, Assistant Principal, Outreach added: “Partnerships Week is the ideal time to launch our Impact Report, as it underscores our core value of community contribution at Hulme Grammar School: that education is not a siloed endeavour.  

“We firmly believe in pooling our resources, expertise, and talent to strengthen the educational fabric of our entire community.  

“The numbers in this report represents countless hours of shared learning and collaboration that benefits not just our pupils, but thousands of young people across the North West.” 

Hulme Grammar is already demonstrating its commitment to sustained engagement with several key community events planned for the coming months, many of which are linked to the new BMIIT.  

These include a Forest School Stay & Play session on Wednesday, December 3 for nursery-age children, the popular Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 29 and a Junior Hackathon on Thursday, December 18, hosted by the BMIIT, inviting young people to develop creative, tech-driven solutions under the guidance of industry mentors. 

Hulme Grammar School looks forward to continuing to build these vital relationships in the year ahead, guided by a mission to offer transformational opportunities and contribute meaningfully to the public good.

To read the full report follow the link and for any further enquiries please email: outreach@hulmegrammar.org