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The Hammond
Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
| Address | Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11–19 |
| Pupils | 253 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01244305350 |
| Website | https://www.thehammondschool.co.uk |
Term dates
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Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| School (11-16): Education & Dance Training* | £7,600.00 |
| School (11-16): Education & Acting and Musical Theatre Training* | £5,535.00 |
| Boarding* | £3,590.00 |
| College (Post 16): Acting and Performance* | £5,260.00 |
| Trinity Diploma in Professional Dance | £7,360.00 |
| Trinity Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre | £7,360.00 |
Registration fee: £160.00
Deposit: £350.00
Items marked * are stated to be 'subject to VAT', but the page does not say whether the figures include it, so includes_vat is null. Registration fee payable after a successful audition (subject to VAT; not for Diploma courses). Refundable deposit £350 UK, £1,500 EU, £3,500 international. MDS funding for School Dance; DaDA awards for Diploma students. No audition fee.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 7, 16+
Apply online for the chosen pathway (School Years 7-11 Dance or Acting & Musical Theatre; College diplomas or Acting & Performance; Degree). Applicants are allocated an audition date (no audition fee), send their latest school report beforehand, and have a post-audition interview. References are requested after an offer. Applications for September 2027 are open.
- Audition (ballet, modern/jazz, solo for Dance; acting, monologue and song for Acting & Musical Theatre)
- Post-audition interview
- School report and references
Source: school admissions page
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