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 primary & secondary schools, of which 14 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 85 rated Good — 88% of primary & secondary schools in Calderdale are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Highbury School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Calderdale follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

113
Total schools
14
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 75% 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.