Best Primary Schools in Calderdale 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 82 schools across Calderdale. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

62.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Greetland Academy Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥈	St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
🥉	Luddendenfoot Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
4.	Woodhouse Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
5.	St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
6.	All Saints' CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
7.	Bradshaw Primary School Primary	Good	73	View school
8.	Bowling Green Academy Primary	Good	73	View school
9.	Riverside Junior School Primary	Good	72	View school
10.	St John's Primary School In Rishworth Primary	Good	71	View school
11.	Scout Road Academy Primary	Good	71	View school
12.	Abbey Park Academy Primary	Good	70	View school
13.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Primary	Good	70	View school
14.	Northowram Primary School Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
15.	Wainstalls School Primary	Good	69	View school
16.	Christ Church CofE VA Junior School, Sowerby Bridge Primary	Good	68	View school
17.	Triangle CofE VC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
18.	Copley Primary School Primary	Outstanding	67	View school
19.	Carr Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	66	View school
20.	Colden Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	66	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Calderdale?

There are 82 primary schools in Calderdale, of which 12 (15%) 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 The Greetland Academy. 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?

15% of primary schools in Calderdale are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.