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Academic Excellence

The results speak for themselves.

Huddersfield Grammar School takes pride in the academic progress and achievement of its pupils. Our results are consistently excellent, and we know that children make more progress while they are with us than is predicted by the baseline assessments collected on their arrival at the school.

We know that when everyone works together to achieve the same outcome we achieve our best results. This includes our innovative staff, supportive parents and talented students all working in partnership to grow and nurture talent so that each individual can realise their full potential.

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Our achievement

Sunday Times Top 10 School.

The school is celebrating its seventh year in the Parent Power Schools Guide, which identifies the highest-achieving schools in the UK, ranked by their performance in public examinations.

Since debuting in the league table back in 2018, our School now stands proudly at 8th place in the Top 10 Schools according to The Sunday Times.

HGS Pedagogy Model



Huddersfield Grammar School has devised and adopted its HGS Pedagogy Model. Pedagogy is the approach to teaching and the theory and practice of learning. It is premised on the latest educational research, which informs our lesson planning and drives the professional development of our teachers throughout the school.

The golden thread

At the core of the model are the six components of The HGS Identity, the ‘golden thread’ which binds together all pupils who walk through our gates.

Our six components:

  • Be inspired

  • Be individual

  • Be resilient

  • Be inclusive

  • Be self-aware

  • Have self-belief

In the classroom

The key elements of classroom instruction at HGS, ranging from sharing the bigger picture to modelling, are designed to lead pupils through their learning whilst developing the six character traits that inform The HGS Identity.

Our key elements:

  • Sharing the bigger picture

  • Modelling

  • Summarising

  • Learning Objective & Success Criteria

  • Scaffolding

  • Reviewing prior learning

Core principles

The core principles of learning – content knowledge and expertise, assessment and feedback, and deep questioning – are informed by research carried out by the Education Endowment Foundation and underpin all teaching and learning priorities.

Our key principles:
  • Deep questioning
  • Assessment and feedback
  • Content knowledge and expertise

The final layer

Academic achievement and well-being outline the impact of applying the HGS Pedagogy model in lessons at HGS.

The final components:
  • Academic achievement
  • Wellbeing

Early Years and Pre-Prepatory Results

Success from the start.

In Nursery and Reception, children are set on the path to success from the very start of their education. We track pupils’ development against the 17 early learning goals within the EYFS assessment framework and are proud to consistently exceed the national percentage of children with 'a good level of development' in all early learning goals.

Pupils in Key Stage 1 take part in national standardised assessments in Year 2 and achieve great outcomes, exceeding national averages in English and Maths by over 26%.

Key Stage 1 standardised assessment results 2024:

  • 82% of 22 pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in English Reading

  • 64% of 22 pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

  • 82% of 22 pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in Maths

Preparatory School Results

Brilliant examination performances.

In our Preparatory School, pupils take part in Key Stage 2 National curriculum assessments in Year 6. Their outstanding performance in these public examinations has seen the school feature as one of the highest performing Preparatory Schools in the country for the past 5 years.

Our results are constantly above the National average.

2024 Key Stage 2 SATS results show:

  • 100% of pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in English

  • 85% of pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in Maths

  • 97% of pupils achieved the 'Expected' level or above in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Senior School Results

2024 GCSE Results.

Huddersfield Grammar School is celebrating its best-ever set of GCSE results in 2024, with Year 11 students achieving more than double the national average percentage of top grades at 9-7 (A** - A equivalent).

Almost 50% of students at our non-selective independent school earned top grades, compared to the UK average of 21%.

The school is also celebrating above expected grades, with 66% of all exams exceeding target grades and 43% above aspirational target grades, which showcase the diligence and dedication of the students and teaching staff alike. The school is incredibly proud of the exceptional standard of education it offers, across all subjects, enabling children to consistently exceed their expectations.

Top performers include Head Boy Guy, Priya and Ben who all achieved Grade 8s and 9s in all of their subjects (A** and A* equivalent) whilst a special mention also to high achieving pupils, Jack, Rajinderjit, Chloe, Rosie, Ellie, Amelie, and Zain who have also excelled as a result of their hard work and tenacity, achieving Grade 7 to 9 (A**-A) across all their subjects and securing a phenomenal 43 Grade 9’s collectively!

This fantastic set of results have not only placed Huddersfield Grammar School among the top-performing schools in the region, but also cements their position nationally as the school celebrates its consecutive sixth year in the Parent Power Schools Guide, which identifies the highest-achieving schools in the UK. Since debuting in the best schools guide back in 2018, Huddersfield Grammar School has climbed over 30 places and is now positioned in the top 20, standing amongst some of the very best schools in the country.

Key achievements.

Our Senior School pupils continue to achieve above and beyond expectations with fantastic GCSE results year after year. 

49.6%
Of all GCSE grades achieved were at 7-9 (A and A** equivalent).
94.3%
Of pupils achieved at least five grades at 9-4 (A** to C equivalent).
86.2%
Of pupils also achieved grades at 9-5 (A** to B equivalent).

A note from the headteacher

Our pupils have done us proud.

"Congratulations to all our students for achieving remarkable GCSE results. These results not only reflect academic success but also stand as a testament to the students' resilience and adaptability. We are immensely proud of their accomplishments. "

The ethos of the school is excellent. The staff have been very supportive and as a parent I am really pleased with the school.

 – Parent, Huddersfield Grammar School

CURRICULUM

Exciting and stimulating lessons for core knowledge.

The curriculum includes not only the taught lessons but also the routines, behaviours, events, activities, and other opportunities that our pupils experience on a daily basis.

Our approach helps to ensure that pupils make the best possible progress academically and contributes to their overall development for future success in the wider world.

Follow the link below to learn more about each school stage curriculum.

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Pupil Destinations

Entry into leading Colleges and Sixth Forms.

Year after year, Huddersfield Grammar School pupils achieve exceptional results, securing their first choice Sixth Form Colleges. Our Year 11 pupils leave us as confident and well-rounded individuals who are ready for the next chapter of their education.

The most popular destinations include the highly reputable, Greenhead College and Huddersfield New College.

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