Choosing a grammar school is an important step in your child's education. This independent parent guide by Rurera explains how entry to Heckmondwike Grammar School works, what the 11+ assessment involves, and how families can plan ahead without stress or confusion.
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a selective co-educational grammar school in West Yorkshire with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Founded in 1898, it offers a challenging curriculum and a supportive community from Year 7 to sixth form. The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and consistently achieves excellent GCSE and A-level results. Many students progress to top universities, including Russell Group institutions, via its 11 Plus entry exam.
Heckmondwike Grammar School
High Street, Heckmondwike
West Yorkshire, WF16 0AH
Applying to Heckmondwike Grammar School involves two separate steps:
Review the Grammar School Admissions Policy PDF carefully. Understanding the eligibility criteria is the first step towards a successful application.
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Complete the entrance exam registration form on our website.
Available: 12 May 2025 - 23 June 2025
Exam Format
Exam Format - Heckmondwike Grammar School 11 Plus
The Heckmondwike Grammar School 11 Plus exam is administered by FSCE and takes place in early autumn of Year 6. All test papers are completed in one day at the school. The exam includes a mix of multiple-choice and written response questions, designed to assess reasoning and core academic skills.
Children are tested on Key Stage 2-level content, focusing on knowledge taught up to the end of Year 5, so no unfamiliar curriculum content is included.
Exam papers typically include:
Factors considered may include:
Mathematics: Key Stage 2 maths topics
English: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling
Creative Writing: An original written response to a set prompt
In addition to subject knowledge, the assessment considers verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills. There is no fixed pass mark; instead, pupils must meet the required standard, with final offers determined by scores, available places, and oversubscription criteria.
The 11 Plus is a competitive entrance exam for grammar schools, testing skills in English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Rurera is designed to help pupils prepare effectively for these core areas, with structured practice that reflects the demands of real 11 Plus exams.
Covers all 11 Plus subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Aligned with 11 Plus exams: Suitable for GL Assessment, CEM, CSSE, and school own set 11 Plus tests.
Exam-style practice: Helps pupils become familiar with common question types and time pressure.
Progress monitoring: Allows parents to track performance and focus on weaker areas.
Ofsted rating: Heckmondwike Grammar School was rated Good in April 2022.
Strengths: Behaviour and attitudes were Outstanding, supporting a calm school environment.
Teaching: The quality of education was rated Good for a selective grammar school.
Sixth form: Sixth form provision was rated Requires Improvement.
11+ entry: Admission is via the school's own 11 Plus exam, with safeguarding in place.
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