Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Wakefield 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 157 schools across Wakefield. Updated with 2025–26 data.

157

Total schools

Outstanding

11%

Outstanding rate

64.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Crigglestone Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School Not applicable	—	95	View school
🥉	Kingsland Primary School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Oakfield Park School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
7.	Jerry Clay Academy Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
8.	Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
9.	England Lane Academy Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
10.	De Lacy Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
11.	Wakefield Girls' High School Not applicable	—	87	View school
12.	Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Primary	Good	87	View school
13.	Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	85	View school
14.	Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
15.	Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
16.	Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
17.	Middlestown Primary Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
18.	Rooks Nest Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
19.	Newton Hill Community School Primary	Good	82	View school
20.	Normanton Junior Academy Primary	Good	82	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wakefield?

There are 157 primary & secondary schools in Wakefield, of which 18 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wakefield?

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

How do I apply for a school place in Wakefield?

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

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wakefield?

11% of primary & secondary schools in Wakefield are rated Outstanding and 75% 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.