West Yorkshire grammar school
Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0AH
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys and girls
- Entrance test
- Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #21
Heckmondwike Grammar School at a glance
- Entrance test
- Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 17 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Heckmondwike Grammar School page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 14 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 17 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Prepare for Heckmondwike Grammar School
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About Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a state selective grammar school, so students must pass an entrance exam to attend. It is a standalone academy with a sixth form, and was first established in January 1898. Its motto is 'Nil Sine Labore' – nothing without work.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam, run by Heckmondwike Grammar School.
Catchment area
West Yorkshire area with co-ed entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #21
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 80.2 out of 90
- 99.5% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 39.2(B average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Heckmondwike Grammar School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Heckmondwike Grammar School sit the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam, run by Heckmondwike Grammar School.
- Is Heckmondwike Grammar School for boys or girls?
- Heckmondwike Grammar School is co-educational: it admits both boys and girls into Year 7.
- When is the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam for 2027 entry?
- The Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam for September 2027 entry is on 14 September 2026. Registration closes on 22 June 2026.
- When are the Heckmondwike Grammar School entrance exam results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 17 October 2026.
- Where is Heckmondwike Grammar School?
- Heckmondwike Grammar School is at High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0AH.
Location
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High Street, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 0AH