The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jagvinder Singh
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Cawley Lane, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrian Jackson College
Independent · Very close
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Secondary · 305m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 468m away
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 685m away
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 904m away
Ethos College
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Heckmondwike Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Heckmondwike Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Heckmondwike Primary Academy?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heckmondwike Primary Academy take?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heckmondwike Primary Academy?
Heckmondwike Primary Academy is in Heckmondwike, WF16 0AN, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heckmondwike Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Heckmondwike Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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