Heckmondwike Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Street Heckmondwike West Yorkshire WF16 0AH |
| Phone | 01924402202 |
| Reference Number | 136283 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1474 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.71%
Girls: 47.29% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 116 | 95 | 211 |
| 8 | 116 | 93 | 209 |
| 9 | 106 | 104 | 210 |
| 10 | 113 | 95 | 208 |
| 11 | 102 | 106 | 208 |
| 12 | 106 | 104 | 210 |
| 13 | 118 | 100 | 218 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.2% |
| Indian | 24.1% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| African | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-06-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Heckmondwike Grammar School | ||
| 2009-03-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-11-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-01 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-11-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-03-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-11-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-01 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-11-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 78.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Bath Road, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 9EA |
0.12 miles |
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Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN |
0.19 miles |
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Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN |
0.6 miles |
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Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy
Vernon Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6HU |
0.63 miles |
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Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7QX |
0.68 miles |
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Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Manor Way, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7DQ |
0.75 miles |
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
School Street, Norristhorpe, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7AW |
0.81 miles |
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Co-op Academy Smithies Moor
Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB |
0.88 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Healds Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HY |
1.04 miles |
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Westmoor Primary School
Church Lane, Dewsbury Moor, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4EW |
1.14 miles |
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Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Headlands Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6PR |
1.16 miles |
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Carlinghow Academy
Ealand Road, Carlinghow, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8HT |
1.17 miles |
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Purlwell Infant and Nursery School
Purlwell Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7PE |
1.19 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Upton Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PH |
1.25 miles |
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Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School
Bradford Road, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 6LP |
1.27 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Boothroyd Lane, St John's C E Primary School, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2LP |
1.36 miles |
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Carlton Junior and Infant School
Upper Road, Batley Carr, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2DQ |
1.37 miles |
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Hyrstmount Junior School
Highcliffe Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 7NS |
1.43 miles |
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Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy
Stocks Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8PA |
1.43 miles |
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Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Shirley Avenue, Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4NA |
1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Brian Jackson College
Vision House, Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills, High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AD |
0.03 miles |
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Fairfield School
White Lee Road, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8AS |
0.89 miles |
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Spen Valley High School
Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX |
1.19 miles |
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Westborough High School
Stockhill Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 2JE |
1.34 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
Oxford Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LL |
1.41 miles |
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The Branch Christian School
Dewsbury Gospel Church, West Park Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4LA |
1.41 miles |
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Cambridge Street School
Cambridge Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 5QW |
1.45 miles |
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Batley Grammar School
Carlinghow Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0AD |
1.51 miles |
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Upper Batley High School
Blenheim Drive, Batley Field Hill, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ |
1.63 miles |
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Batley Girls' High School
Windmill Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0LD |
1.91 miles |
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Hollybank School
Roe Head, Far Common Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0DQ |
1.95 miles |
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The Mirfield Free Grammar
Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9EZ |
2 miles |
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Castle Hall Academy
Richard Thorpe Avenue, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9PH |
2.08 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
2.31 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
2.4 miles |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
2.49 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
2.51 miles |
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Ravenshall School
Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9EE |
2.51 miles |
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Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy
Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 3AQ |
2.73 miles |
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BBG Academy
Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, West Yorkshire, BD19 4BE |
2.73 miles |