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.

Kirklees has 144 primary schools, of which 9 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 112 rated Good — 84% of primary schools in Kirklees are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Birkby Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Kirklees follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

144

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
🥉	New Mill Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Carlton Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	89	View school
5.	Hepworth Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	86	View school
6.	Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
7.	Meltham Moor Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
8.	Netherthong Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
9.	Warwick Road Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
10.	Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
11.	St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Primary	Good	82	View school
12.	Roberttown Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
13.	Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	81	View school
14.	Holme Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	80	View school
15.	Shepley First School Primary	Good	80	View school
16.	Denby Dale First and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
17.	Pentland Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
18.	Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	View school
20.	Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	80	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 9 (6%) 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?

6% of primary schools in Kirklees are rated Outstanding and 78% 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.

Best Primary Schools in Kirklees 2026

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