Heckmondwike Grammar School Catchment Area
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Heckmondwike, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1468 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,468
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Heckmondwike Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Heckmondwike Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kirklees may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Heckmondwike Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 5.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136283
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Frequently Asked Questions — Heckmondwike Grammar School
Is Heckmondwike Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Heckmondwike Grammar School currently has 1468 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Heckmondwike Grammar School? ▾
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kirklees publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Heckmondwike Grammar School cover? ▾
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a secondary school in Heckmondwike, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Heckmondwike Grammar School? ▾
Heckmondwike Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.