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Schools in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)

64 schools · 28,842 students · 36 academy, 27 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 323.

Wakefield, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 64 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 28,842 students. By level there are 53 primary, 9 secondary, 1 all-through, 1 sixth form; by sector 36 academy, 27 local authority, 1 independent.

The median Pupils on roll across Wakefield's schools is 323, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.

62 of the 64 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate (96.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Jerry Clay Academy (96.0, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy (90.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally). 8 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.

The largest schools are Outwood Grange Academy (1,900 students), Woodkirk Academy (1,769 students), Kettlethorpe High School (1,616 students).

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Top 60 schools in Wakefield

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber. The remaining 2 ranked schools are listed below the table.

  1. 1
    97
    Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateWakefield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
  2. 2
    96
    Jerry Clay AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
  3. 3
    91
    Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
  4. 4
    90
    Outwood Primary Academy KirkhamgateWakefield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
  5. 5
    89
    Hill Top Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
  6. 6
    89
    Middlestown Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
  7. 7
    88
    Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
  8. 8
    86
    Rooks Nest AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 368 students
  9. 9
    84
    Newton Hill Community SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
  10. 10
    84
    Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
  11. 11
    83
    St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
  12. 12
    78
    Woodkirk AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary52.8 Attainment 8 · 1,769 students
  13. 13
    77
    Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
  14. 14
    77
    Outwood Primary Academy Ledger LaneWakefield · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
  15. 15
    73
    Horbury Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
  16. 16
    72
    Carlton Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
  17. 17
    71
    Walton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
  18. 18
    69
    Crofton Infant SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary– · 188 students
  19. 19
    67
    Robin Hood Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
  20. 20
    66
    Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
  21. 21
    63
    Horbury AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary48.7 Attainment 8 · 1,070 students
  22. 22
    62
    St Michael's CofE AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
  23. 23
    62
    Outwood Grange AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary47.2 Attainment 8 · 1,900 students
  24. 24
    62
    Rodillian AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,615 students
  25. 25
    60
    Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
  26. 26
    59
    Kettlethorpe High SchoolWakefield · Local authority Secondary46.9 Attainment 8 · 1,616 students
  27. 27
    58
    Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsWakefield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 267 students
  28. 28
    56
    Westerton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 664 students
  29. 29
    55
    Trinity Academy CathedralWakefield · Academy Secondary48.7 Attainment 8 · 1,028 students
  30. 30
    54
    Crofton AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,045 students
  31. 31
    54
    Outwood Primary Academy Newstead GreenWakefield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
  32. 32
    54
    Wrenthorpe AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
  33. 33
    54
    St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary AcademyWakefield · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 762 students
  34. 34
    53
    Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 296 students
  35. 35
    53
    Sharlston Community SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
  36. 36
    53
    Crofton Junior SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
  37. 37
    52
    English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
  38. 38
    46
    West Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 118 students
  39. 39
    45
    Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceWakefield · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
  40. 40
    45
    Outwood Primary Academy Park HillWakefield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
  41. 41
    45
    Thorpe Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
  42. 42
    44
    Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
  43. 43
    43
    Ossett South Parade PrimaryWakefield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
  44. 44
    42
    St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
  45. 45
    42
    Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldWakefield · Independent All-through43.8 Attainment 8 · 668 students
  46. 46
    41
    Outwood Primary Academy GreenhillWakefield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
  47. 47
    41
    Shay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
  48. 48
    36
    Sandal Magna Community AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
  49. 49
    36
    Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
  50. 50
    34
    East Ardsley Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
  51. 51
    32
    Hendal Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
  52. 52
    30
    Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
  53. 53
    30
    Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
  54. 54
    29
    The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
  55. 55
    27
    Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 369 students
  56. 56
    25
    Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
  57. 57
    25
    Blackgates Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
  58. 58
    25
    Outwood Academy City FieldsWakefield · Academy Secondary38.8 Attainment 8 · 928 students
  59. 59
    23
    Sandal Castle VA Community Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 608 students
  60. 60
    21
    Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students

More ranked schools in Wakefield

Ranked 61 to 62 by Success Index (England).

  1. 61.Flockton CofE (C) First School21.2
  2. 62.Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School14.1

Other schools in Wakefield

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

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CAPA College

Wakefield · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19

502 students

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Grange Moor Primary School

Wakefield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Wakefield?

Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is the highest-ranked school in Wakefield with a Success Index (England) of 96.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Wakefield?

Wakefield has 64 schools (53 primary, 9 secondary, 1 all-through, 1 sixth form) educating 28,842 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Wakefield?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Wakefield is 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.