Welcome to Heckmondwike Grammar School. Here you will find all the information you need about our school.
Here, you will find general information about Heckmondwike Grammar School including a welcome from the headteacher which covers the values, aims and vision of the school. There are also governors’ biographies, minutes from their meetings and financial statements.
The old scholars association hopes to bring together former students and promote links with the school. As a member of our community you will share our continuing development and success and are encouraged to support our many sporting and social events along with the opportunity to meet and network with former students. We are very […]
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 […]
Key Stage 4 Results Students are once again to be congratulated for their outstanding successes at GCSE. 84% of grades were awarded at grade 7 or above, and of these 43% were grade 9. As well as some overall excellent results for the school, with 100% of our Year 11 students securing at least five […]
Heckmondwike Grammar School provides a programme of high quality learning opportunities that empowers students to become financially healthy adults who make a positive contribution to society. Vision To provide a sustainable programme of high quality learning opportunities that empowers students to become financially healthy adults who make a positive contribution to society. We are working […]
Covenant Scheme Donations to the Covenant Scheme We are always grateful for the financial support we continue to receive from parents and carers. With your help we have continued to improve and develop the facilities for all students at Heckmondwike Grammar School. As a direct result of donations made by parents in the past twenty […]
The House System, introduced in 1906, is a very important part of school life.
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a relatively rare school, in that it is one of just 163 state Grammar schools in the country. In recent years the new Ofsted framework, introduced in 2019, has placed less emphasis on examination outcomes – one of our key strengths, and more emphasis on student experiences observed on the day. […]
Here you will find the policies that parents may need to access from time to time. To download a copy of a policy, please click on the relevant heading below. Accessibility Plan Admissions Arrangements Policy Year 7 – 2026 Entry Admissions Arrangements Policy Year 7 – 2027 Entry Admissions Policy Sixth Form 2026 Entry Admissions […]
Here you can view and download a copy the Heckmondwike Grammar School Prospectus (2025-2026).
The safety and emotional well-being of our students is really important to us and we have a clear policy on safeguarding all students. All members of the school community have a responsibility to assist in this by maintaining the security of the premises and by reporting anything they feel threatens the safety or well-being of […]