Heckmondwike Grammar School

About Heckmondwike Grammar School

Heckmondwike Grammar School is an academy converter in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,468 pupils on roll. It is part of HECKMONDWIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.9 (2025/26). 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,468 / 1,400 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

High Street, Heckmondwike, Kirklees, WF16 0AH

Phone

01924402202

Headteacher

Peter Roberts

Website

http://www.heckgrammar.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heckmondwike Grammar School?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is an academy converter in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Heckmondwike Grammar School have?

Heckmondwike Grammar School has 1,468 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heckmondwike Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Heckmondwike Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022).

How does Heckmondwike Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Heckmondwike Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.9 in 2025/26.

Is Heckmondwike Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heckmondwike Grammar School is part of HECKMONDWIKE GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Heckmondwike Grammar School?

Heckmondwike Grammar School is located at High Street, Heckmondwike, Kirklees, WF16 0AH.