Schools in Wakefield
72 schools with a Wakefield postal address: 53 primary, 9 secondary, 1 all-through, 2 sixth form / college, 2 nursery, plus 5 special. 5 are independent. 17 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (53)
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Blackgates Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50%
- Carlton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 91% Oversubscribed
- Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Crofton Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Crofton Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- East Ardsley Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 54%
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Flockton CofE (C) First SchoolState · Ages 4–10 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025 Oversubscribed
- Grange Moor Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 33%
- Hendal Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Hill Top Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 93%
- Horbury Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 78% Oversubscribed
- Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 52%
- Jerry Clay AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 90% Oversubscribed
- Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceState · Ages 3–11 · MethodistOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Middlestown Primary AcademyState · Ages 2–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 86%
- Newton Hill Community SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Ossett South Parade PrimaryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Outwood Primary Academy GreenhillState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 57% Oversubscribed
- Outwood Primary Academy KirkhamgateState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 81% Oversubscribed
- Outwood Primary Academy Ledger LaneState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 72%
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 90%
- Outwood Primary Academy Newstead GreenState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 71%
- Outwood Primary Academy Park HillState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Robin Hood Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 70%
- Rooks Nest AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 85%
- Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Sandal Castle VA Community Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Sandal Magna Community AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 67% Oversubscribed
- Sharlston Community SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64%
- Shay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 62% Oversubscribed
- Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 51%
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79%
- St Michael's CofE AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandReport card: strong areas· 2026KS2 expected standard: 87%
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 56%
- Thorpe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 67%
- Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 60% Oversubscribed
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 57% Oversubscribed
- Walton Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 71%
- West Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: strong areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50% Oversubscribed
- Westerton Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62% Oversubscribed
- Wrenthorpe AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
Secondary schools (9)
- Crofton AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.5
- Horbury AcademyState · Ages 11–16Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 48.7 Oversubscribed
- Kettlethorpe High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 46.9
- Outwood Academy City FieldsState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 38.8
- Outwood Grange AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 47.2
- Rodillian AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025Attainment 8: 46.4 Oversubscribed
- St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.3 Oversubscribed
- Trinity Academy CathedralState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 48.7 Oversubscribed
- Woodkirk AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 52.8
All-through schools (1)
- Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldIndependent · Ages 3–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 43.8
Sixth form / college schools (2)
- CAPA CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B+
- Heart of Yorkshire Education GroupState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: C
Nursery schools (2)
- Crigglestone Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- The Castle Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Good· 2023
Special schools (5)
- Denby Grange SchoolIndependent special · Ages 11–18Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 4.4
- Hall Cliffe Primary SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–11Independent inspection
- Hall Cliffe SchoolIndependent special · Ages 8–17Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 6.7
- Kingsland Primary SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Meadowcroft SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 1.7
Nearby towns
Based on each school's postal address in the DfE register, so a few schools near the edge of Wakefield may be listed under a neighbouring town. Alternative provision is not listed. Inspection outcomes are shown under the framework each school was inspected with. About the data