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Schools in Heckmondwike

A town in Kirklees

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 2,144 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Heckmondwike at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Heckmondwike's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries102 primary · 1 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better50%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1173%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths100%Attainment 8 78.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Heckmondwike

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Heckmondwike primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Heckmondwike

2 mainstream schools in Heckmondwike, best first

Heckmondwike Primary Academy

Heckmondwike, WF16 0AN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Inadequate

Results well above the England average.

54 first choices, 56 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
411
Pupils per teacher
27.4
View school Heckmondwike Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Heckmondwike

1 mainstream schools in Heckmondwike, best first

Heckmondwike Grammar School

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

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

355 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1678.9

England 46.2

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
1,522
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Heckmondwike Grammar School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Heckmondwike

6 in Heckmondwike, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 6 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Heckmondwike

2 in Heckmondwike, by the school's Eduscope score

Heckmondwike Grammar School

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

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

355 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1678.9

England 46.2

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
1,522
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Heckmondwike Grammar School

Brian Jackson College

Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
74
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brian Jackson College

Private Schools in Heckmondwike

1 in Heckmondwike. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brian Jackson College

Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
74
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Brian Jackson College
The map

Every school in Heckmondwike, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Brian Jackson College, Expected standard or betterHeckmondwike Grammar School, Expected standard or betterHoly Spirit Catholic Primary Academy, GoodHeckmondwike Primary Academy, InadequateHamond House Day Nursery, OutstandingLaugh and Learn Day Nursery, GoodThe Counting House Nursery, GoodNorthfields Heckmondwike, GoodGoose Hill Private Day NurseryHamond House Day Nursery (Leeds Road)
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Inadequate1
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Heckmondwike school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Heckmondwike's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Heckmondwike vs England

How good are Heckmondwike's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Heckmondwike

HeckmondwikeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    50%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    73%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    100%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

50%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate1

How it has changed

Heckmondwike in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%55%80%20182019202320242025
73% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap90%95%100%2018201920222023202420252026
100% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Heckmondwike has 10 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Heckmondwike's state schools each January.

Up 0% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Heckmondwike21%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Heckmondwike

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How many schools are in Heckmondwike?

Heckmondwike has 10 schools, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Heckmondwike?

The highest-ranked schools in Heckmondwike on Eduscope are Heckmondwike Grammar School, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy, Heckmondwike Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Heckmondwike are rated Good or Outstanding?

50% of inspected schools in Heckmondwike hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Heckmondwike perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Heckmondwike, 73% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Heckmondwike?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Heckmondwike is 20.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Heckmondwike schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Heckmondwike is 10.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Heckmondwike?

There are 2,144 pupils enrolled across schools in Heckmondwike, with 622 in primary and 1,522 in secondary. 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Heckmondwike?

There is 1 independent school in Heckmondwike. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Heckmondwike?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Heckmondwike by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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