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.

How many schools?
82
Open primary schools in Calderdale
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
75 Good or better
of 82 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
The Greetland Academy currently leads
Methodology

Calderdale has 82 open primary schools. Of the 82 with a published Ofsted inspection, 9 (11%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 91% 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.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. The Greetland Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. St Mary's CofE (VC) J and I School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
3. Luddendenfoot Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Trinity Academy St Chad's
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. St John's (CofE) Primary Academy, Clifton
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. Wainstalls School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 80 View school
8. Bowling Green Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Norland CE School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Midgley School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. St John's Primary School In Rishworth
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. Old Town Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
13. Bailiffe Bridge Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. Central Street Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Bradshaw Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Scout Road Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. Abbey Park Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Northowram Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 73 View school
20. Heptonstall Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 72 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.

Related lists for Calderdale

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Calderdale?
There are 82 open primary schools in Calderdale (closed schools are excluded). 9 of the 82 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 schools in Calderdale?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary 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.