Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Kirklees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 201 schools across Kirklees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kirklees has 201 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 191 with a published Ofsted inspection, 18 (9%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% 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, New Mill Infant School 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 Kirklees 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.

201
Total schools
18
Outstanding (historic grade)
9%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
42.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. New Mill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
2. Scissett Church of England Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
3. Greenhead College
16 plus
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Holme Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
5. Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. Meltham Moor Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Emley First School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
9. Heckmondwike Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
10. Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
11. Hepworth Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Lepton CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
15. Holmfirth High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
16. Warwick Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
18. Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
19. Shelley College, A Share Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 76 View school
20. Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 76 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Kirklees?
There are 201 open primary & secondary schools in Kirklees (closed schools are excluded). 18 of the 191 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 & secondary schools in Kirklees?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Kirklees is New Mill Infant School. 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 Kirklees?
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 Kirklees?
Primary and secondary applications in Kirklees 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 Kirklees 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.