Pupils at The Hammond School in Chester, Cheshire

Welcome to The Hammond

The Hammond provides world-class vocational training in the disciplines of dance, drama, music and musical theatre alongside an excellent and enriching academic curriculum to young people aged 11 - 18+.

DANCE / 11 - 16

THEATRE ARTS / 11 - 16

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA: DANCE /16+

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA: MUSICAL THEATRE / 16+

THEATRE ARTS / 16+

BA (HONS) MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE / 18+

The rich cultural tradition at The Hammond supports the dynamic, academic and creative mix of the school, and all pupils benefit from the interests and talents of their peers and gives young people a chance to develop a freedom of expression, self-discipline and a life-long love of learning. To find out more about what we can offer you, please follow the appropriate links below.

Lower School
(11-16 years)

From Years 7 to 11, The Hammond supplies specialist vocational courses in either dance, drama or music, taught alongside a full academic programme culminating in GCSE examinations. We welcome both day and boarding students.

Upper School
(16 Years+)

We offer Trinity College London’s three year National Diplomas in Dance and Musical Theatre. We also offer a two year BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Performing Arts (acting). Upper School courses are taught alongside optional A Levels.

BA (Hons)
Degree

Our BA (Hons) course in Musical Theatre & Performance is run by The Hammond in conjunction with the University of Chester. This three-year Bachelor of Arts prepares graduates for the musical theatre industry at a professional level.

Read some of our student testimonials and see what they have
to say about their experience of studying with The Hammond.

Drama Testimonials Dance Testimonials