Heckmondwike Grammar School
Academy converter · Grammar school · Sixth form
Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 2% in England
1 of 25 in Kirklees
Pupils
1,522
First preferences per place
1.71
2026/27
Absence
3.6%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 77.1 | 78.5 | 80.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97% | 99% | 100% | |
| Average English grade | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 99% | 100% | 98% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.78 | 1.00 | — |
100% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Spen Valley High School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Westborough High School · 1.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 33% in England
- Batley Grammar School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 45% in England
- Upper Batley High School · 1.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
- Batley Girls' High School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
The neighbourhood
Heckmondwike Grammar School is in Heckmondwike North (typical home £180,000, crime high).
What is Heckmondwike Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Heckmondwike Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Heckmondwike Grammar School is in the top 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.