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Heckmondwike Grammar School

State school · Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,468 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,468 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Kirklees Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Peter Roberts

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 80 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 9 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School 3 %
Wigton Moor Primary School 3 %
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School 2 %
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School 2 %
Asquith Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
75%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
99%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
40.39
LA avg.
35.68
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
81
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,468
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

High Street
Heckmondwike
West Yorkshire
WF16 0AH
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Telephone: 01924 402202

Email: info@heckgrammar.co.uk

Website: http://www.heckgrammar.co.uk

Local authority: Kirklees Council

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School data & information Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH
1,468 Pupil numbers
5.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
24 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
99%
LA avg.
46.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
78.50
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

1.00 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 9
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 8
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 113 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 9
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 9
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 8
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
30.7%
LA avg.
18.8%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
40.39
LA avg.
35.68
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 18 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 A
Psychology GCE A level 66 B
Physics GCE A level 44 A
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 20 A*
Mathematics GCE A level 121 A
History GCE A level 31 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 13 A
English Language GCE A level 11 A
Economics GCE A level 30 A
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 A*
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 33 B
Chemistry GCE A level 106 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 21 B
Biology GCE A level 96 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 33 A

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Heckmondwike Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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