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Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.4 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,468
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 1% nationally, alongside a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 71% of pupils progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions, highlighting strong academic pathways. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 35%, the overall performance indicates a supportive and successful learning environment for students.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 80.2 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 245 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian26.2%
White British26.1%
Asian Pakistani23.0%
Black African4.4%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.8%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.70799, -1.66922 · WF16 0AH
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136283
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heckgrammar.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heckmondwike Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Heckmondwike Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is Heckmondwike Grammar School a good school?
Heckmondwike Grammar School scores 96.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heckmondwike Grammar School in GCSEs?
Heckmondwike Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 80.2. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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