Wakefield primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 53 schools in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 197Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateWakefield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 438 students
- 296Jerry Clay AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 391Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 490Outwood Primary Academy KirkhamgateWakefield · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 589Hill Top Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 689Middlestown Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 217 students
- 788Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 355 students
- 886Rooks Nest AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 368 students
- 984Newton Hill Community SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 1084Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 1183St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 138 students
- 1277Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 298 students
- 1377Outwood Primary Academy Ledger LaneWakefield · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 456 students
- 1473Horbury Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 435 students
- 1572Carlton Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 323 students
- 1671Walton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 1769Crofton Infant SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary– · 188 students
- 1867Robin Hood Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1966Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 2062St Michael's CofE AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 470 students
- 2160Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 2258Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsWakefield · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 267 students
- 2356Westerton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 664 students
- 2454Outwood Primary Academy Newstead GreenWakefield · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 2554Wrenthorpe AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 314 students
- 2653Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 296 students
- 2753Sharlston Community SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
- 2853Crofton Junior SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 231 students
- 2952English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 3046West Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 118 students
- 3145Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceWakefield · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 3245Outwood Primary Academy Park HillWakefield · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 452 students
- 3345Thorpe Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 224 students
- 3444Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
- 3543Ossett South Parade PrimaryWakefield · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 3642St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 3742Queen Elizabeths School WakefieldWakefield · Independent All-through43.8 Attainment 8 · 668 students
- 3841Outwood Primary Academy GreenhillWakefield · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 3941Shay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 4036Sandal Magna Community AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 4136Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 4234East Ardsley Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 4332Hendal Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 4430Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 437 students
- 4530Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 4629The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 4727Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 369 students
- 4825Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 4925Blackgates Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 5023Sandal Castle VA Community Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 608 students
- 5121Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 5221Flockton CofE (C) First SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary– · 80 students
- 5314Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 96.7 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 2 | Jerry Clay Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 96.0 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 3 | Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90.7 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 4 | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.9 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 5 | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.1 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 6 | Middlestown Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 7 | Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 87.9 Top 10% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 8 | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 85.8 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 368 |
| 9 | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 84.0 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 10 | Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.6 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 11 | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83.2 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 12 | Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.2 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 13 | Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 77.1 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 14 | Horbury Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.4 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 15 | Carlton Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 72.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 16 | Walton Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71.0 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 17 | Crofton Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 68.9 Top 50% | – | 188 |
| 18 | Robin Hood Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 19 | Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 66.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 20 | St Michael's CofE Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 470 |
| 21 | Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 22 | Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 57.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 267 |
| 23 | Westerton Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 664 |
| 24 | Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 25 | Wrenthorpe Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 26 | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.4 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 296 |
| 27 | Sharlston Community School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.6 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 28 | Crofton Junior School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 52.5 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 29 | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 30 | West Bretton Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 46.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 31 | Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 45.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 32 | Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 33 | Thorpe Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 34 | Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 359 |
| 35 | Ossett South Parade Primary Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 42.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 36 | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 37 | Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield Wakefield · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 41.5 Lower 50% | 43.8 Attainment 8 | 668 |
| 38 | Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 39 | Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 40 | Sandal Magna Community Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 36.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 41 | Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 36.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 42 | East Ardsley Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 43 | Hendal Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 32.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 44 | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 29.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 45 | Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 29.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 46 | The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 29.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 47 | Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.1 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 369 |
| 48 | Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 25.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 49 | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 50 | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 23.4 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 608 |
| 51 | Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.4 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 52 | Flockton CofE (C) First School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–10 | Local authority | 21.2 Lower 50% | – | 80 |
| 53 | Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 14.1 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate in Wakefield leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Wakefield with a Success Index (England) of 96.7. Of the 53 schools shown, 26 are academy, 26 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber primary schools league table, every school on the Wakefield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best primary school in Wakefield?
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among primary schools in Wakefield with a Success Index (England) of 96.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 438).
How are primary schools in Wakefield ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.