Located in Heckmondwike, Heckmondwike Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Heckmondwike Primary Academy currently has around 435 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (81.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AN |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01924311360 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jagvinder Singh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 150366 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 435 |
| Number of Boys: | 225 |
| Number of Girls: | 210 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 81.80% | 356 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 9 |
| White British | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 4 |
| African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Primary School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 1 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Junior School Cawley Lane , WF16 0AN | - not rated | 79 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Bath Road , WF16 9EA | - not rated | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Bath Road , WF16 9EA | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | - not rated | 333 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Secondary School Leeds Old Road , WF16 9BB | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birkdale High School Wheelwright Drive , WF13 4JB | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,019 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 3,045 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 | 2,499 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 | 2,385 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 | 325 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield School White Lee Road , WF17 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dale House School Ruby Street , Carlinghow WF17 8HL | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.