Heckmondwike Grammar School
School summary
Academic results at this mixed grammar school in Heckmondwike are among the strongest a parent is likely to encounter, with every pupil securing a grade 5 or above in English and Maths. With roughly 1,468 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400, the school is running slightly over its planned size, a sign of sustained demand. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its most recent inspection, singling out behaviour as Outstanding, though the sixth form was judged to Require Improvement. Almost a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, pointing to a diverse intake drawn from across the Kirklees area.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 210 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
80.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
100%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 April 2022
Teaching & academics
The headline figures speak for themselves: an Attainment 8 score of 80.2 against a national average of 46.9, and a perfect 100% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths, more than double the national figure of 47%. Ofsted graded quality of education as Good. The picture is more mixed higher up the school, where the sixth form was rated as Requiring Improvement, so families considering the later years may wish to look closely.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.16%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
- English as additional language
- 23.3%
- Free school meals
- 5.4%
Schools nearby
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Ripon Grammar School
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A consistently high-achieving grammar where exemplary behaviour underpins outstanding GCSE outcomes. Families set on the sixth form should weigh its Ofsted judgement carefully.
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Heckmondwike Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.