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 locally, regionally and even nationally as a school which does all it can to support students to achieve the highest grades and progress to the best possible destinations.

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School Event

Run for Jo 2026

On Sunday, 21 June, a group of staff and students came together to take part in the Run for Jo, marking the 10th and final event in honour of Jo Cox, our former Head Girl. The event was a great celebration, bringing our community together to recognise Jo’s legacy and the lasting impact she has […]

June 23, 2026
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Achievement

Team HGS takes 2nd Place in Great Britain

On Monday 8th June, Sienna Xu and Abdul Cheema in year 8 together with Aarush Maniyar and Yusuf Shah in year 9 represented the school at the National Finals of the UKMT Team Maths Challenge in Manchester. There were seventy-two teams from all around the Great Britain as well as some representing China. We arrived […]

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What's on 

    

                                                                    

                    

                        

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SEND Coffee Morning – New Y7’s

                    

                

            
                                                                    

                    

                        

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DofE Silver Practice

                    

                

            
                                                                    

                    

                        

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Culture Day

                    

                

            
                                                                    

                    

                        

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Y12 Mock Interviews

                    

                

            
            

                            

                        

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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:

        

        
    






    
        

        

            
Admissions

            
As a state selective grammar school, students need to pass an entrance exam to attend HGS. This section of the website includes everything you need to know about the admissions process.

        

        
    






    
        

        

            
Sixth Form Entry

            
Learn more about our entry requirements and apply for a place at HGS Sixth Form when the window for applications is open.

        

        
    






    
        

        

            
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 […]