Heckmondwike Grammar School vs Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 193 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Heckmondwike · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,522 students
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy
Heckmondwike · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 366 | #857 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #67 of 4,090 | #8792 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,522 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,522 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 21.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Heckmondwike | Heckmondwike |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.heckgrammar.co.uk | www.holyspiritprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 46.4).
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 211.
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 Heckmondwike Grammar School better than Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heckmondwike Grammar School ranks higher (96.3 vs 46.4 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 Heckmondwike Grammar School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy?
About 193 m in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Heckmondwike in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckmondwike Grammar School: 1,522. Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckmondwike Grammar School and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is 2nd of 366 and Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy is 857th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).