Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Kirklees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 202 schools across Kirklees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

202

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

42.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Birkby Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Emley First School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	The Mount School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Hollybank School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Ravenshall School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Castle Hill School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Ethos College Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	New Mill Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Heckmondwike Grammar School Secondary	Good	90	View school
10.	Carlton Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	89	View school
11.	Hepworth Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	86	View school
12.	Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
13.	Huddersfield Grammar School Not applicable	—	86	View school
14.	Meltham Moor Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
15.	Holmfirth High School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
16.	Netherthong Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
17.	Warwick Road Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
18.	Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
19.	St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Primary	Good	82	View school
20.	Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Kirklees?

There are 202 primary & secondary schools in Kirklees, of which 19 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Kirklees?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Kirklees?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Kirklees?

9% of primary & secondary schools in Kirklees are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 75.2% 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.