Welcome to Heckmondwike Grammar School

Mr Peter Roberts, Headteacher

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Heckmondwike Grammar School. We have a very strong reputation in the local area, regionally and even nationally as a school which does all it can to support students in achieving the highest grades and progressing to the best possible destinations.

Achievement

HGS Triumphs Again with Full Marks in UKMT Regional Final

The UKMT Team Maths Challenge (TMC) is a competition between nearly 700 schools, each bringing a team of four students to solve a variety of mathematical problems. The regional final of the TMC consists of four rounds: Group Round All four students work together on some mathematical problems. Teamwork and time management play a big […]

February 23, 2026

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Competition

Chess Club in Full Swing

In the Autumn term, 64 players competed in the Tiny Tournament – a knockout tournament played on a tiny 5×5 chess board. Mr Tipler and Yusuf Shah reached the semi-finals but were knocked out by Soham Gaikwad and Dexter Cheetham, respectively. After some dedicated study of 5×5 strategies, Dexter secured overall victory and was awarded […]

February 10, 2026

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What's on

Feb 23

All students back in school

Feb 25

Y10 GCSE Science Live Trip

Feb 25

Y12 Computer Science Taster Day – University of Huddersfield

Feb 26

Xscape Ski Lessons

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Vacancies

Heckmondwike Grammar School has provided the best education for able students since 1898. As we embrace the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century, we will continue to uphold the traditions, values and high expectations of an exceptional grammar school within an innovative, creative and progressive framework. See our current vacancies below:

Pre-Loved Uniform Shop

Student Services working in conjunction with the Eco-Committee are pleased to announce the launch of the HGS Pre-loved Uniform Shop. Buying preloved is the new cool! Buying and selling preloved clothes is a growing trend particularly amongst young people and students, so we thought why not it introduce into HGS. Many people are struggling with […]

Sixth Form September 2026 Entry

Please note that for September 2026 entry we have updated the subject specific entrance requirements for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics to a minimum of Grade 7 in each subject. This reflects both the high level of interest in these courses and their significant academic demands. Our aim is to ensure that students begin these […]

Curriculum

Curriculum Statement Curriculum Intent Our aim is to provide an excellent all-round education for our students, delivered through a wealth of opportunities and experiences including a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum that fosters a love of learning, drives an aspiration for achievement and prepares our students for life beyond HGS. Our curriculum is set in […]