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Best schools in Wakefield

175 schools in Wakefield · ranked by the School Finder rating (0–10).

Wakefield local authority has 159 schools in our directory, including 113 primary schools and 18 secondary schools. We rank them using a single 0–10 School Finder rating built from the officially published data (Ofsted grades and GCSE / Attainment 8 results), so you can compare the best primary and secondary schools side by side. The highest-rated school here is De Lacy Academy with a score of 10.0/10. Browse the full list below, or search by postcode to find schools closest to you.

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Best primary schools in Wakefield

10/10
A

Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

De Lacy Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

England Lane Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

Best secondary schools in Wakefield

10/10
A

Trinity Academy Cathedral

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

10/10
A

De Lacy Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Grange Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Academy City Fields

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

The King’s School

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Crofton Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

6/10
C

Broad Rock Middle School

US · Wakefield · secondary

6/10
C

Galvin Middle School

US · Wakefield · secondary

Top 10 highest rated schools in Wakefield

10/10
A

Trinity Academy Cathedral

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

10/10
A

Oakfield Park School

UK · Wakefield · Not applicable

10/10
A

Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

De Lacy Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

UK · Wakefield · Primary

10/10
A

De Lacy Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

10/10
A

England Lane Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Featherstone Purston Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

South Elmsall Carlton Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

All other schools in Wakefield

8.3/10
B

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Horbury Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Crofton Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Alverthorpe St Paul’s CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Helen’s CE Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Michael’s CofE Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Sandal Magna Community Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Rooks Nest Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Grange Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Gawthorpe Community Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

The King’s School

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Glasshoughton Infant Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

Outwood Academy City Fields

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

South Kirkby Common Road Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Ash Grove Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

South Hiendley Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

Evolve Academy

UK · Wakefield · Not applicable

8/10
B

Martin Frobisher Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

South Ossett Infant Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

8/10
B

Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

UK · Wakefield · Primary

6/10
C

WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

US · WAKEFIELD · primary

6/10
C

Broad Rock Middle School

US · Wakefield · secondary

6/10
C

Galvin Middle School

US · Wakefield · secondary

6/10
C

Matunuck School

US · Wakefield · primary

5.3/10
C

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Middlestown Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Carleton Park Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Botolphs CE Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

The Vale Primary Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Giles C of E Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Kingsland Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Not applicable

5.3/10
C

St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Normanton Junior Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Castleford Academy

UK · Wakefield · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Willow Green Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Moorthorpe

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Grove Lea Primary School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Crofton Junior School

UK · Wakefield · Primary

5.3/10
C

Wrenthorpe Academy

UK · Wakefield · Primary

FAQs about schools in Wakefield

How are schools in Wakefield ranked?

Every school receives a School Finder rating from 0–10, built from official results (Ofsted and GCSE/ATT for the UK; state tests and NCES for the US) plus parent reviews. Higher means better.

How many schools are there in Wakefield?

There are 175 schools in Wakefield, including primary and secondary schools. See the full list below.

Which are the best primary and secondary schools in Wakefield?

The top primary and secondary schools are listed in the tables above, ranked by their School Finder rating. Tap any school to open its full profile, see its location and compare it with nearby schools.

How do I apply to a school in Wakefield?

Admissions are handled by the school and the local authority. Each school profile links to its official website, where you can find admissions, catchment and open-day details.