Best Primary Schools in Kirklees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 144 schools across Kirklees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

144

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

62.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

42.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	Meltham Moor Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
🥉	Netherthong Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
4.	Hopton Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
5.	Lepton CofE Primary Academy Primary	Good	73	View school
6.	Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
7.	Hepworth Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	73	View school
8.	Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
9.	Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
10.	Lindley Junior School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
11.	Warwick Road Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
12.	Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary	Good	70	View school
13.	Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	70	View school
14.	Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	70	View school
15.	St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	70	View school
16.	Upperthong Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	70	View school
17.	Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	70	View school
18.	Carlton Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	69	View school
19.	Clough Head Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	69	View school
20.	Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Kirklees?

There are 144 primary schools in Kirklees, of which 15 (10%) 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 Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant 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?

10% of primary schools in Kirklees are rated Outstanding and 67% 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.