Schools in Wakefield
151 schools in the Wakefield council area: 113 primary, 18 secondary, 3 all-through, 3 sixth form / college, 3 nursery, plus 11 special. 10 are independent. 27 had more first-choice applications than places last year.
Primary schools (113)
- Ackton Pastures Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Ackworth Mill Dam SchoolState · Ages 3–11Report card: expected standard· 2026KS2 expected standard: 68%
- Airedale Infant AcademyState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2025
- Airedale Junior AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 62%
- Altofts Junior AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 66%
- Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Ark Carleton Park Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 87% Oversubscribed
- Ark De Lacy Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 80%
- Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 93%
- Ark Larks Hill Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 97%
- Ark Northfield Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2022KS2 expected standard: 83% Oversubscribed
- Ark Orchard Head Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 89% Oversubscribed
- Ark The Rookeries Carleton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Ash Grove Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 48%
- Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Castleford Park Junior AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 61%
- Castleford Three Lane Ends AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Castleford Wheldon Infant School and NurseryState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- Cherry Tree AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 49%
- 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%
- Darrington Church of England Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 64% Oversubscribed
- Dimple Well Infant School and NurseryState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- England Lane AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2024KS2 expected standard: 85%
- English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 69%
- Fairburn View Primary School, CastlefordState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 30%
- Featherstone All Saints CofE AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 71% Oversubscribed
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2024
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 42%
- Featherstone Purston Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Requires improvement· 2024KS2 expected standard: 46%
- Fitzwilliam Primary SchoolState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 50% Oversubscribed
- Gawthorpe Community AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Glasshoughton Infant AcademyState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- Grove Lea Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 77% Oversubscribed
- Half Acres Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 65%
- Hendal Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 51%
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 35%
- 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
- King's Meadow AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 45%
- Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–7Report card: strong areas· 2026
- Martin Frobisher Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2022
- 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%
- Moorthorpe Primary School With Inclusion ResourceState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 35%
- Newlands Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Some areas below Good· 2025KS2 expected standard: 38%
- Newton Hill Community SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Normanton All Saints CofE Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–7 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024
- Normanton Common Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73% Oversubscribed
- Normanton Junior AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 83%
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 53%
- Ossett South Parade PrimaryState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 60%
- Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolState · Ages 7–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 94%
- Outwood Primary Academy Bell LaneState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 83%
- 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%
- Oyster Park Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 43%
- 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%
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 30%
- 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
- Simpson's Lane AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2025KS2 expected standard: 84%
- Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 58%
- Smawthorne Henry Moore AcademyState · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Good· 2020KS2 expected standard: 47% Oversubscribed
- South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 51% Oversubscribed
- South Hiendley Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 65%
- South Kirkby AcademyState · Ages 7–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 32%
- South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–7Report card: strong areas· 2025
- South Ossett Infant AcademyState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Good· 2023
- St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 4–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 51%
- St Botolphs CE AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 65%
- St Giles C of E AcademyState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Improved significantly· 2025KS2 expected standard: 78%
- St Helen's CE Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 58%
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Some aspects not as strong· 2024KS2 expected standard: 79%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good or better in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 52%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School PontefractState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 77%
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MoorthorpeState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 55%
- St Michael's CofE AcademyState · Ages 2–11 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Good· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 48%
- 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%
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–11Report card: areas need attention· 2026KS2 expected standard: 40%
- The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 56%
- The Vale Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Outstanding in all areas· 2024KS2 expected standard: 76%
- Towngate Primary AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 49%
- Townville AcademyState · Ages 3–7Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2023
- Upton Primary SchoolState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2022KS2 expected standard: 47%
- 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
- West End AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024KS2 expected standard: 73%
- Willow Green AcademyState · Ages 3–11Ofsted:Good· 2023KS2 expected standard: 63%
- Wrenthorpe AcademyState · Ages 4–11Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025KS2 expected standard: 59%
Secondary schools (18)
- Airedale AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Requires improvement· 2024Attainment 8: 33.8
- Ark Carleton High SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Improved significantly· 2024Attainment 8: 47.5 Oversubscribed
- Ark The King's SchoolState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 49.9
- Castleford AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 48.5 Oversubscribed
- Crofton AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.5
- De Lacy AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 45.6
- 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
- Minsthorpe Community CollegeState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 41.3
- Ossett Academy and Sixth Form CollegeState · Ages 11–19Report card: areas need attention· 2026Attainment 8: 51.0
- Outwood Academy City FieldsState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 38.8
- Outwood Academy FreestonState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 44.6
- Outwood Academy HemsworthState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good or better in all areas· 2025Attainment 8: 41.0
- Outwood Grange AcademyState · Ages 11–18Ofsted:Good· 2024Attainment 8: 47.2
- St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–16 · Roman CatholicOfsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 46.3 Oversubscribed
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary AcademyState · Ages 11–18 · Roman CatholicReport card: strong areas· 2026Attainment 8: 46.7
- The Featherstone AcademyState · Ages 11–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 41.6
- Trinity Academy CathedralState · Ages 11–16 · Church of EnglandOfsted:Outstanding· 2022Attainment 8: 48.7 Oversubscribed
All-through schools (3)
- Ackworth SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–19 · QuakerIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 33.9
- Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldIndependent · Ages 3–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 43.8
- Silcoates SchoolIndependent · Ages 2–19 · United Reformed ChurchIndependent inspectionAttainment 8: 30.5
Sixth form / college schools (3)
- CAPA CollegeState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B+
- Heart of Yorkshire Education GroupState · Ages 16–99College: FE inspectionA-level average: C
- New College PontefractState · Ages 16–19Not yet inspectedA-level average: B-
Nursery schools (3)
- Crigglestone Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Standards maintained· 2025
- Harewood Centre Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–4Ofsted:Good· 2022
- The Castle Nursery SchoolState · Ages 2–5Ofsted:Good· 2023
Special schools (11)
- Balance Alternative ProvisionIndependent special · Ages 11–16Independent inspection
- 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
- High Well SchoolState special · Ages 9–16Ofsted:Good· 2022Attainment 8: 1.7
- Highfield SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Good· 2023Attainment 8: 0.2
- Ivy Lane SchoolIndependent special · Ages 10–19Independent inspection
- Kingsland Primary SchoolState special · Ages 2–11Ofsted:Outstanding· 2023KS2 expected standard: 0%
- Meadowcroft SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–19Independent inspectionAttainment 8: 1.7
- Oakfield Park SchoolState special · Ages 11–19Ofsted:Outstanding· 2025
- The Grange SchoolIndependent special · Ages 5–14Independent inspection
Nearby council areas
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