Located in Heckmondwike, Heckmondwike Grammar School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Heckmondwike Grammar School currently has around 1468 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 26.2%. white british pupils make up about 26.1% , followed by pakistani at 23%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 73% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH |
| Website: | http://www.heckgrammar.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924402202 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Roberts |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136283 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1468 |
| Number of Boys: | 762 |
| Number of Girls: | 706 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 26.20% | 384 |
| White British | 26.10% | 383 |
| Pakistani | 23.00% | 337 |
| African | 4.40% | 65 |
| Chinese | 4.30% | 63 |
| Other Asian | 4.00% | 58 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 28 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 24 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 9 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 211 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Junior School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 1out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 334 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 55 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.