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Welcome to Huddersfield Grammar School

Huddersfield Grammar School is a thriving independent school for children aged 3–16, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best.

We believe that education is about nurturing every aspect of a child, not only their academic achievements, but their character, confidence, creativity, curiosity and wellbeing. Every child is unique, with their own strengths, passions and potential, and our role is to provide the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive.

Through exceptional teaching, outstanding pastoral care and a rich programme of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, we support and challenge pupils of all abilities to develop confidence, character and a lifelong love of learning.

Our academic results are exceptional, but what matters most is helping every child discover their strengths, fulfil their potential and become the very best version of themselves. With a rich vein of kindness and inclusivity at the heart of our community, pupils are encouraged to work hard, aspire to achieve their best and embrace every opportunity. We delight in watching them grow into confident, compassionate and fully-rounded individuals who make a positive contribution to the school and wider community.

Character development

When children leave school, they should be equipped with the skills they need to be the best version of themselves. Today’s working world is a challenging one, and it’s crucial to develop a child’s character through teaching transferable skills that will help them to thrive in the future and beyond the classroom.

Academic quality

We are extremely proud to consistently achieve results that are far beyond the national average at every school stage – from Key Stage 2 results exceeding national averages by over 15% to quality GCSE outcomes at 28% higher than national results.

Future-focused curriculum

Keeping up with the ever-changing world, our curriculum encourages pupils to look beyond life at HGS and develop the important intangible skills that will benefit them throughout life as innovators, collaborators and leaders.

Our Nursery

  • Specialist teaching in PE, swimming and ballet, plus Forest School lessons.

  • Extensive co-curricular programme

  • Nursery children follow a ‘mini’ timetable to help with the transition to Reception

  • EYFS funding offered (15 hours)

Our achievement

Sunday Times Top 10 School.

Huddersfield Grammar 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 ranks 8th, standing proudly in the Top 10 Schools according to The Sunday Times.

Huddersfield Grammar School’s ranking in the Sunday Times Parent Power League 2025 is a clear indication of our ongoing commitment to excellence. We remain, more so than ever, focused on maintaining our high standards and providing an exceptional educational experience for all our students, empowering them to excel academically and beyond.

ISI Inspection Report 2025

Inspection Report 2025

In our March 2025 ISI Inspection, Huddersfield Grammar School met and surpassed standards in all 5 areas of assessment, including a 'significant strength' in Teaching and Learning.

The areas for assessment were:

- Leadership, management and governance

- Quality of education, training and recreation

- Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing

- Pupils' social and economic education and contribution to society

- Safeguarding

Meet our Headteacher, Stuart Rees

Mr Rees brings with him a wealth of experience, with almost 25 years in teaching. He is most passionate about developing pupils’ character, via the HGS Identity, to equip them socially and emotionally for the needs of the modern world.

"Everything we do at Huddersfield Grammar School is dedicated to 'The whole child is the whole point.'"

- Stuart Rees, Headteacher

Follow Huddersfield Grammar on Social Media

Art Exhibition 23rd June 🗓️

We're showcasing our Year 11 GCSE art student's incredible work in the Art Studio next week. From 4:30PM - 5:30PM their pieces will be on display for parents to admire! 🎨

Come and take a look - we can't wait to see you there!
📅 Open Day | 25th June 10am - 1pm

Come and see what makes Huddersfield Grammar School such a special place to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Open Day is the perfect opportunity to meet our staff, tour our facilities, and discover how we inspire children to achieve their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

Sign up today via our website or by calling the main office.
This June, you may notice a temporary change to our social media logo.

At Huddersfield Grammar School, we are proud to champion the values of being Inspired, Individual, Inclusive, Self-aware, Resilient and developing Self-belief in every young person.

As part of Pride Month, our updated logo reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a respectful, welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels seen, valued and supported.

#HGSValues #PrideMonth #InclusiveCommunity
Last week, West Yorkshire Police visited Early Years🚨

The little ones absolutely loved hearing all about how they help to keep us safe and had an amazing time trying on the uniforms! They even got to take a look inside one of their vans!

Thank you to West Yorkshire Police for your time - it was such a special day for our pupils!

#policevisit #earlyyears #nurseryschool #reception
HGS’s Ignite Programme sees students customise one lesson a week in their timetable - allowing them to discover new interests or delve into their existing passions.

Last week, we spoke to Ms Beckley and her British Sign Language group. They share why they joined, what they’ve learned and why they think learning BSL is so valuable!

#schoolclub #learning #bsl #signlanguage

Join us for an Open Event

You will have the opportunity to experience our welcoming environment, small classes and high-quality teaching, tailored to your child’s individual needs.

Please click below to register to attend our upcoming events. We can’t wait to meet you!

The pupils receive consistent and tailored support for their learning...the teaching and learning is a significant strength of the school.

 – ISI Inspectorate 2025

FACILITIES & LOCATION

An environment that makes all feel welcome.

Our impressive school campus has been tailored to deliver a fulfilling educational experience. Set in beautiful woodland and open space, pupils can enjoy modern school facilities that enhance their learning experience.

The main house is a beautiful listed building that dates back to the 19th century, which is home to our senior school. It offers an environment where pupils can feel truly inspired.

An adventure to remember.

A place for children to evolve and become confident, enthusiastic individuals. We encourage pupils to develop a genuine thirst for knowledge to take with them beyond their school years.
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3 - 4 yrs old

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4 - 5 yrs old

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5 - 7 yrs old

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7 - 11 yrs old

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11 - 16 yrs old

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Learn more. Download our prospectus.

Huddersfield Grammar School

Enquiries :01484 424 549