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.

113

Total schools

Outstanding

12%

Outstanding rate

62.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Highbury School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Old Town Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	The Greetland Academy Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
4.	The Crossley Heath School Secondary	Good	90	View school
5.	The North Halifax Grammar School Secondary	Good	88	View school
6.	Luddendenfoot Academy Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
7.	All Saints' CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
8.	Wainstalls School Primary	Good	86	View school
9.	St John's Primary School In Rishworth Primary	Good	85	View school
10.	Abbey Park Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
11.	Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	82	View school
12.	St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Primary	Good	82	View school
13.	St Andrew's CofE (VA) Junior School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
14.	West Vale Academy Primary	Good	81	View school
15.	Trinity Academy St Chad's Primary	Good	81	View school
16.	Central Street Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Stubbings Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Norland CE School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	St Andrew's Church of England (VA) Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Wood Bank School Not applicable	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Calderdale?

There are 113 primary & secondary schools in Calderdale, of which 14 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Calderdale?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Calderdale is Highbury School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Calderdale?

Primary and secondary school applications in Calderdale are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Calderdale council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Calderdale?

12% of primary & secondary schools in Calderdale are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 76.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.