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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Tranby is a private secondary-stage school in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Tranby
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Three lunchtime activities each week give Tranby an unusually visible co-curricular rhythm. Senior pupils choose from music, drama, arts and crafts, academic and revision options, and the pupil council can request new activities. That timetable detail sits within a route from Prep through Senior School and Sixth Form, serving ages 2 to 19.
Languages include French, Spanish, German and Latin. History brings debate, the weighing of evidence, field trips and museum visits into the academic experience, giving the humanities a practical and questioning character. Pastoral care sits alongside academic, physical, social, creative and careers education across the wider curriculum.
The Sixth Form adds professional experiences, leadership and mentoring, university and careers work, and 28 A level and BTEC options for 2026-27. Students can connect study with work-related experience, responsibility and plans beyond the college, while the broader route continues to link younger pupils with the senior programme.
Entry to the Sixth Form follows a distinct route involving an interview, a reference from the current setting and conditional offers based on projected GCSE grades, the interview and the reference review. That defined process, broad course choice and three weekly lunchtime activities give Tranby a clear identity across its 2-19 structure.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 45.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 10.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with East Riding of Yorkshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 45.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 4.21
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with East Riding of Yorkshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Wainman
- Pupil roll
- 484 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Tranby Croft, Anlaby, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Postcode
- HU10 7EH
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Wainman
School contact
- School phone
- 01482657016
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01482657016
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 1 paper
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
-
Paper 1
Year 4+ entry assessment
Assessment All pupils wishing to enter the school from Year 4 are required to sit an entrance assessment. If a pupil falls slightly short of the above criteria a place may still be offered at the discretion of the Headmistress following an informal interview.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 45.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 4.21 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 10.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 31.85 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 17 October 2023
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2023 records an inspection beginning 17 October 2023. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Tranby handle admissions?
Tranby handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Tranby?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Tranby?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Tranby?
Tranby is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 17 October 2023.