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.

Wakefield has 113 primary schools, of which 12 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 91 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Wakefield are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wakefield 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.

113
Total schools
12
Outstanding
11%
Outstanding rate
64.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥉 Jerry Clay Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
5. England Lane Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. De Lacy Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
11. Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Middlestown Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
13. Rooks Nest Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Newton Hill Community School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
15. Normanton Junior Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Martin Frobisher Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Featherstone Purston Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 80 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 12 (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 Lee Brigg Infant and 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 schools in Wakefield are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.