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Grammar schools in Kirklees

All 1 grammar school in Kirklees.

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  1. Heckmondwike Grammar School

    Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Report card
    • Grammar
    • Sixth form

    Results close to the Kirklees average.

    355 first choices for 207 places last year

    Attainment 8 at 1678.9

    Kirklees 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
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    Pupils
    1,522
    Pupils per teacher
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    View school Heckmondwike Grammar School
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Grammar schools in Kirklees, explained

There is 1 grammar schools in Kirklees, teaching 1,522 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. The list also includes 1 independent school.

Pupils in Kirklees scored an average Attainment 8 of 78.9 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

6.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,911 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 4.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Kirklees?
There are 1 grammar schools in Kirklees, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
How are grammar schools in Kirklees ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
What is the average class size in Kirklees grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Kirklees is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Kirklees?
Grammar schools in Kirklees select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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