Heckmondwike Grammar School vs Spen Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km 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
Spen Valley High School
Liversedge · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
958 students
| Measure | Heckmondwike Grammar School Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber | Spen Valley High School Liversedge, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 366 | #309 of 366 |
| National rank | #67 of 4,090 | #3499 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,522 | 958 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,522 | 958 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 108.7% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 80.2 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.5% | 24.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 49.2% |
| EBacc average points | 6.92 | 2.99 |
| A level points per entry | 39.2 | – |
| town | Heckmondwike | Liversedge |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.heckgrammar.co.uk | www.spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 20.5).
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 958.
- •Heckmondwike Grammar School is a academy school while Spen Valley High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Spen Valley High School?
On the Success Index (England), Heckmondwike Grammar School ranks higher (96.3 vs 20.5 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 Spen Valley High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Heckmondwike and Liversedge in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heckmondwike Grammar School: 1,522. Spen Valley High School: 958. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heckmondwike Grammar School and Spen Valley High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is 2nd of 366 and Spen Valley High School is 309th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).