Best Primary Schools in Wakefield 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 113 schools across Wakefield. Updated with 2025–26 data.

113

Total schools

Outstanding

15%

Outstanding rate

64.7%

Avg KS2 SATs

38.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥈	Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
🥉	Jerry Clay Academy Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
4.	Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
5.	Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary	Good	77	View school
6.	Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Primary	Good	76	View school
7.	Larks Hill Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	76	View school
8.	Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
9.	Grove Lea Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
10.	Rooks Nest Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
11.	Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Primary	Good	71	View school
12.	Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	71	View school
13.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
14.	The Vale Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
15.	Carleton Park Junior and Infant School Primary	Good	71	View school
16.	Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Primary	Good	71	View school
17.	Simpson's Lane Academy Primary	Good	70	View school
18.	Middlestown Primary Academy Primary	Good	69	View school
19.	Crofton Junior School Primary	Good	69	View school
20.	St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Wakefield?

There are 113 primary schools in Wakefield, of which 17 (15%) 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 Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate. 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?

15% of primary schools in Wakefield are rated Outstanding and 65% 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.