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Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
435
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With 78% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs well compared to the national average, placing it in the top 17% of schools. However, the recent Ofsted rating of Inadequate raises concerns about the overall quality of education. The LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 2% of schools, suggesting significant room for improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani81.8%
Asian Indian3.2%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
White British2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
White Other0.7%
Location
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53.70837, -1.66463 · WF16 0AN
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150366
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Heckmondwike Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Heckmondwike Primary Academy a good school?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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