Heckmondwike Primary Academy is a primary academy in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 435 pupils on roll, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.9%.
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Heckmondwike Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 10.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
Heckmondwike Primary Academy has 435 pupils on roll.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Heckmondwike Primary Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Heckmondwike Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Heckmondwike Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
232/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
113/mo
49% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.4
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.