Ranked No 1 in the North of England – Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025 Awards

We are delighted to once again be recognised in the Sunday Times and this year absolutely thrilled to have received 2 awards.

Secondary School of the Year 2025 in the North of England – Heckmondwike Grammar School

Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence 2025, Ranked No 1 in the North of England – Heckmondwike Grammar School

The first award is for our consistent performance, and a quote from the Sunday Times editor for being “head and shoulders above the other schools in the north of England” and the second award, for academic excellence, reflecting we are now the highest ranked secondary school in the north of England.

We knew our recent exam results at GCSE and A level were very strong indeed and so we were crossing our fingers we had been recognised. However, to receive 2 awards is beyond anything we could have hoped for and is a wonderful early Christmas present for the whole school community.

I must give great thanks to the staff and students for the incredible work they have done together over a number of years. At the end of the day, we are all in education to benefit our wonderful students and it is gratifying enough to witness their successes and career journeys they go on. However, to receive national awards towards the end of a very busy term is a real fillip for all of us and will mean a lot to everyone.

This link, http://thetimes.com/best-schools-league-table will give you more information about the awards.