Heckmondwike Grammar SchoolHigh Street , Heckmondwike

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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.3%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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 .