Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Calderdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 113 schools across Calderdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Calderdale has 113 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 110 with a published Ofsted inspection, 14 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 90% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Greetland Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Calderdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

113
Total schools
14
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. The Greetland Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 100 View school
2. St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
3. Luddendenfoot Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
4. The North Halifax Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 84 View school
5. Trinity Academy St Chad's
Primary
 Good 84 View school
6. St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
7. The Crossley Heath School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
8. Bowling Green Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
10. Abbey Park Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. Bradshaw Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
12. Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
13. Wainstalls School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
14. Woodhouse Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. Colden Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. Central Street Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
18. Riverside Junior School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
19. West Vale Academy
Primary
 Good 73 View school
20. Trinity Academy St Peter's
Primary
 Good 73 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Calderdale?
There are 113 open primary & secondary schools in Calderdale (closed schools are excluded). 14 of the 110 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Calderdale?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Calderdale is The Greetland Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Calderdale?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Calderdale?
Primary and secondary applications in Calderdale are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Calderdale council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.