Admissions
Creating a diverse, thriving community where every student is supported to grow.
Who is The Hummingbird for?
The Hummingbird is for young people who are curious, creative, and ready to learn in new ways.
We welcome those who:
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Want their learning to connect with real life.
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Thrive when given voice, choice, and purpose.
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Are excited by projects, discovery, and collaboration.
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May not have found their fit in traditional education and still want to achieve recognised qualifications.
We take an asset-based approach to admissions we see every student as bringing unique strengths and ways of being that enrich our community.
How to Apply
Join our growing school for September 2026 - find out how to secure a place below:
Entry Points for September 2026:
For Upper Primary (age 8-11): students can join in Year 4, 5 or 6 (8-11 curriculum)
For Lower Secondary (age 11-14): students can join in Year 7, 8 or 9 (11-14 curriculum)
For Upper Secondary (age 14-16): students can join in Year 10
(Level 2 Diploma + GCSE English & Maths).
For Sixth Form (age 16-18): students can join in Year 12 (Level 3 Extended Diploma).
Our Application Process:
Step 1: Read our prospectus and check out our website.
Step 2: If you like what you’ve read about us, come and visit us - get in touch with Dave at dave@hummingbirdlearninglab.com to book a tour of the school.
Step 3: If you think Hummingbird is the place for you, we ask interested students to submit a letter of application - this can be written (one side of A4) or a video (2 minutes).
Instructions for letter/video: please share why you’d like to join The Hummingbird, and tell us more about your interests, what you care about and anything you are proud of.
Email it to dave@hummingbirdlearninglab.com.
Step 4: We will then be in touch to arrange a conversation: admissions conversations focus on curiosity, motivation, and alignment with the Hummingbird ethos.
Step 5: After a place is offered, you will have 7 days to accept your place and you will then be asked to pay a deposit to secure your space. Places are offered on a first come first serve basis.
If you have any questions about our admissions process, please get in touch with us Dave at dave@hummingbirdlearninglab.com - we are always more than happy to have a chat.
Fees and Scholarships
We are committed to brilliance and accessibility. While fees sustain our community, we actively support families through scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarships are awarded based on need and aptitude, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity.
To be considered for a scholarship for September 2026, families must complete the steps below:
Step 1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form
The form must be submitted no later than 31 December 2025.
Only complete applications submitted by this date can be considered.
2. Attend a Taster Day
Your child will need to attend a taster day before 11 December 2025 so we have time to meet them and review their application.
Please book as soon as possible as spaces are limited.
3. Admissions Form (see above)
Please note that a scholarship application does not replace the admissions application.
Families must complete both forms if they wish to apply for a scholarship.
Our fees for the 2025–26 academic year will be published shortly.
If you would like to speak with someone about admissions, scholarships, or the application process, please contact our Headteacher, Dave Strudwick, dave@hummingbirdlearninglab.com.