The Hammond offers specialist, full-time performing arts training to students across school, college and degree courses. We exist to inspire, nurture, and educate the next generation of performers by fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, storytelling, and innovation. Students thrive in small, dedicated classes, creating an environment for both artistic and academic success. 

The Hammond is the North West’s leading provider of performing arts education and the UK’s oldest vocational dance school. Hammond students are encouraged and trained to be curious, independent, resilient young people who develop leadership skills, potential and talent to compete at the highest level. The Hammond offers a full and exciting curriculum alongside outstanding vocational training for students aged 11 – 19; beyond this The Hammond offers a Bachelor of Arts degree course in Musical Theatre Performance to prepare students for the musical theatre industry at a professional level.

The Hammond is a boarding and day school that prides itself on strong pastoral care; nurturing, guiding, and inspiring every student to be the best possible version of themselves. Here at The Hammond, we are passionate about providing the best possible vocational training in dance, drama, acting and music, alongside an enriching academic curriculum.