Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information 2026

Introduction

 

Hymers College is a co-educational independent day school in Kingston upon Hull, located on the grounds of the old Botanical Gardens. Founded in 1887, it is one of the leading schools in the East Riding of Yorkshire. 

 

The Senior School curriculum comprises English, mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, Latin, history, geography, design technology, art, drama, music, ICT, religious education, physical education, swimming, games and PSHE.

 

From the vastly popular Duke of Edinburgh scheme to the Army Cadet Force, the school’s co-curricular programme, coupled with its theoretical education, sets the foundation of an inclusive culture where young people are empowered to excel. 

 

The consistently excellent results across all academic disciplines and the high uptake of the wide variety of extra-curricular activities are in line with both that culture and the motto High Merit, High Reward, making Hymers College a place where success is a standard, whatever the endeavour.

 

Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information 2026

 

Address: Hymers Avenue, Hull, HU3 1LW

County: Yorkshire

Admissions info: enquiries@hymers.org or 01482 343555

School type: Independent co-ed day school 

Number of students: 950 (approx.)

11+ Exam date: February of Year 6

11+ Exam type / Board: School’s own & CEM Select

 

Open Events for Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Entry

 

Open Morning is held in October, offering families the rare opportunity to explore the campus and meet key members of staff, as well as current pupils. Booking is made using an online form. You can view the school’s exact location on the map below:

 

 

Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Admissions

 

The 11+ admissions process begins with an application form which needs to be returned to the school along with a non-refundable registration fee of £25. Before the written assessments, your child will be invited to the school for the morning to sit an online assessment. 

 

They will also sit a Dyslexia screening assessment prior to the exam so that it can be determined whether they will need extra time for the written papers.

 

An interview with the Headmaster is also part of the admissions process. For more information, please reach out to the school.

 

Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries

 

Hymers College does not offer scholarships, but financial assistance in the form of bursaries is available to 11+ applicants. Families whose gross income is below £19,000 per annum may qualify for a free place. Please follow this link to learn more.

 

Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format

 

The Hymers College 11+ entrance examination consists of the following assessments:

 

• English paper
• Mathematics paper
• Computer-based test (CEM Select)

 

The English paper aims to evaluate your child’s comprehension and writing skills, while the maths paper is designed to examine their skills in problem-solving and arithmetic.

 

CEM Select is an online assessment which examines your child’s skills in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Reasoning. The test is appropriate to their age and year of entry.

 

Please see below for further details and recommendations on how to prepare for the Hymers College 11 Plus exam.

 

How to Prepare for the Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Exam

 

One of the best ways to prepare your child for the Hymers College 11+ entrance exam is to make use of our up to date practice tests. By becoming familiar with the exam format and doing the tests under timed conditions, your child will significantly improve their skills ahead of the actual exam. 

 

With the help of our practice tests, you will be able to calm any potential nerves and stress from the preparation process through a carefully thought-out revision plan that focuses on studying ‘little and often’, and thus transforms the entire preparation process into a more pleasant experience.

 

Such a methodical and structured approach towards preparation includes making a habit of responding to questions quickly and effectively, under time pressure.

 

Successfully used by hundreds of thousands of students every year, our practice tests are available for immediate download, print and use after purchase. Please see below our recommended packs to help you prepare your child for the Hymers College 11 plus entrance examinations.

 

Hymers College 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers

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NOTE: The following English and Mathematics practice tests are in standard format, which means that students need to write in their own answers rather than choose from a list of multiple-choice options. This matches the 11+ Exam format used by the school.

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English

 

We strongly suggest the following packs for successful preparation for the Hymers College 11+ English paper. They will help your child further develop their reading, comprehension and writing skills, including spelling, vocabulary and inference:

 

Comprehension

11+ English Pack 1

11+ English Pack 2

11+ English Pack 3

11+ English Pack 4

11+ English Pack 5

11+ Inference Skills Pack 1

11+ Inference Skills Pack 2

11+ Poetry Comprehension

11+ Complete Comprehension Guide

11+ Reading Workbook

 

Writing

11+ Complete Writing Guide

11+ Writing Prompts

11+ Rewrite & Improve

11+ Spelling Pack 1

11+ Spelling Pack 2

 

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Mathematics 

 

We highly recommend the use of the following packs to help develop your child’s arithmetic and problem-solving skills within the examination context of the Hymers College 11+ maths test:

 

Full Practice Tests

11+ Mathematics Pack 1

11+ Mathematics Pack 2

11+ Mathematics Pack 3

11+ Mathematics Pack 4

 

Skill Specific Practice

11+ Problem Solving Pack 1

11+ Problem Solving Pack 2

11+ Mental Arithmetic 

11+ Algebra

11+ Angles & Degrees

11+ BODMAS

11+ Estimation & Place Value

11+ Factors & Multiples

11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

11+ Measurements

11+ Money

11+ Operations

11+ Perimeter, Area & Volume

11+ Position & Direction

11+ Probability

11+ Properties of Shapes

11+ Ratio & Proportion

11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry

11+ Sequences

11+ Special Numbers

11+ Speed, Distance & Time

11+ Statistics

 

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CEM Select 

 

The following full practice online tests are specifically designed to help your child become familiar with the demands of the Hymers College CEM Select assessment:

 

Full Practice

CEM Select Practice Test 1

CEM Select Practice Test 2

CEM Select Practice Test 3

CEM Select Practice Test 4

CEM Select Practice Test 5

CEM Select Practice Test 6

CEM Select Practice Test 7

CEM Select Practice Test 8

CEM Select Practice Test 9

CEM Select Practice Test 10

 

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The following resources consist of focused tests that allow students to target specific question formats that appear in CEM Select:

 

Skill Practice: Verbal Ability

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 1

CEM Select – Comprehension Pack 2

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 1

CEM Select – Missing Words Pack 2

CEM Select – Related Words

CEM Select – Anagrams

CEM Select – Shuffled Sentences

CEM Select – Letter Connections

CEM Select – Multiple Meanings

CEM Select – Selected Letters

 

Skill Practice: Non-Verbal Ability

CEM Select – Pictures

 

Skill Practice: Numerical Ability

CEM Select – Arithmetic

CEM Select – Data Problems

 

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The information provided about Hymers College was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of possible future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.

 

Please note that Pretest Plus is an independent publisher of practice tests and resources, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publishers of the CEM Select or any other test publisher and Hymers College.

 

Other entry points for Hymers College:

 

Click here to learn about Year 3 entry via the 7 Plus (7+) Exam

Click here to learn about Year 4 entry via the 8 Plus (8+) Exam