Hulme Grammar School
The Charity operates independent schools in the borough of Oldham for children between the ages of 3 and 19. The schools operate in a co-educational structure with a Nursery & Infant department (ages 3-7), Junior School (ages 7-11) , Senior School (ages 11-16) and a Sixth Form ages 16-19).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £319,928 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £25,771, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £1.5 million (10 weeks' expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“More than £90,000 but less than £100,000 1” — page 34
“The Governors aim is to have free reserves of a minimum of 10 week's expenditure, approximately £1.5 million, available to cover the worst case scenario.” — page 16
“During the year, four Governors had children who attended the School. Three members of the Senior Leadership Team had one or more children at the school and received a staff discount in line with normal commercial terms.” — page 48
“This valuation showed assets of £49.6m, liabilities of £57.1m and a deficit of £7.5m.”
“The School owns 100% of the share capital of Oldham Hulme Grammar School (International) Limited which is a dormant company incorporated on 12 February 2014.” — page 48
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Kirsten Pankhurst — Principal
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/06/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Coyne
- Esther Naomi Park
- Gavin Wheeldon
- JEREMY SUTCLIFFE BA MED
- John David Greenwood
- John David WILLIAMS
- Julia Anne Diez
- VALERIE STOCKER
- Zack Phillip John GRIMES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £10.6m | £10.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £9.7m | £11.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £9.6m | £10.5m |
Common questions
Is Hulme Grammar School financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an operating deficit of £319,928 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a larger deficit in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves amounted to £25,771, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately £1.5 million (10 weeks' expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of Hulme Grammar School earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Who funds Hulme Grammar School?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Hulme Grammar School as a grant recipient include THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PETER KERSHAW TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | School bursaries |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £86k |
| THE CHARIS TRUST | 1 | £58k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- WILLIAM HULME'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT LEEDS
- HIPPERHOLME GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- AGE UK OLDHAM LIMITED
- HULME HALL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulme Grammar School | £10.6m | £90,001 - £100,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WILLIAM HULME'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £784k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AT LEEDS | £32.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| HIPPERHOLME GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £3.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AGE UK OLDHAM LIMITED | £2.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HULME HALL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £2.9m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |