Best Primary Schools in Kirklees 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 139 schools across Kirklees. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kirklees has 139 open primary schools. Of the 134 with a published Ofsted inspection, 8 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 86% 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, Birkby Infant and Nursery 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.

139
Total schools
8
Outstanding (historic grade)
6%
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
🥇 Birkby Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Emley First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 New Mill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Carlton Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
5. Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
6. Meltham Moor Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. Netherthong Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Warwick Road Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
10. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Holme Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Shepley First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Denby Dale First and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Pentland Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School
Primary
 Good 80 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 schools are there in Kirklees?
There are 139 open primary schools in Kirklees (closed schools are excluded). 8 of the 134 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 Kirklees?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Kirklees is Birkby Infant and Nursery 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.