Benton Park School vs Heckmondwike Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Park School
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,516 students
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,522 students
| Measure | Benton Park School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #34 of 366 | #2 of 366 |
| National rank | #562 of 4,090 | #67 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,516 | 1,522 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,516 | 1,522 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 80.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 6.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.2 |
| town | Leeds | Heckmondwike |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.bentonpark.org.uk/ | www.heckgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 81.3).
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 1,516.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benton Park School better than Heckmondwike Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Heckmondwike Grammar School ranks higher (96.3 vs 81.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benton Park School and Heckmondwike Grammar School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Heckmondwike in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benton Park School: 1,516. Heckmondwike Grammar School: 1,522. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benton Park School and Heckmondwike Grammar School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Benton Park School is 34th of 366 and Heckmondwike Grammar School is 2nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).