Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Wakefield (2025)
Primary schools ranked by the percentage of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Listed with official data; 50 schools in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 191Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 93% · 13% higher
- 288Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 91% · 25% higher
- 397Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse GateWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 90% · 33% higher
- 496Jerry Clay AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 90% · 27% higher
- 577Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 87% · 13% higher
- 684Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 87% · 10% higher
- 789Middlestown Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 86% · 27% higher
- 886Rooks Nest AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 85% · 15% higher
- 984Newton Hill Community SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 84% · 10% higher
- 1089Hill Top Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 83% · 20% higher
- 1190Outwood Primary Academy KirkhamgateWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 81% · 30% higher
- 1283St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 79% · 21% higher
- 1373Horbury Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 78% · 10% higher
- 1462St Michael's CofE AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 73% · 13% higher
- 1572Carlton Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 73% · 11% higher
- 1666Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 73% · 10% higher
- 1777Outwood Primary Academy Ledger LaneWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 72% · 18% higher
- 1860Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 13% higher
- 1971Walton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 10% higher
- 2054Outwood Primary Academy Newstead GreenWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 71% · 8% higher
- 2167Robin Hood Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 70% · 8% higher
- 2253Crofton Junior SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 70% · 5% higher
- 2358Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrsWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 69% · 8% higher
- 2452English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 69% · 7% higher
- 2545Thorpe Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 67% · 0% higher
- 2636Sandal Magna Community AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 67% · 0% higher
- 2745Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication ResourceWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 65% · 3% higher
- 2853Sharlston Community SchoolWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 64% · 14% higher
- 2953Crigglestone St James CofE Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 64% · 5% higher
- 3045Outwood Primary Academy Park HillWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 63% · 10% higher
- 3156Westerton Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 10% higher
- 3241Shay Lane Primary (J and I) SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 62% · 3% higher
- 3344Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 60% · 7% higher
- 3443Ossett South Parade PrimaryWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 60% · 7% higher
- 3554Wrenthorpe AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 59% · 9% higher
- 3636Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 58% · 0% higher
- 3741Outwood Primary Academy GreenhillWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 7% higher
- 3825Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 57% · 0% higher
- 3929The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 56% · 4% higher
- 4034East Ardsley Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 54% · 2% higher
- 4130Wakefield Lawefield Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 53% · 5% higher
- 4221Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 53% · 0% higher
- 4327Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 52% · 3% higher
- 4432Hendal Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 51% · 8% higher
- 4542St Austin's Catholic Primary SchoolWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 51% · 7% higher
- 4646West Bretton Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 50% · 8% higher
- 4725Blackgates Primary AcademyWakefield · Academy PrimaryRWM expected: 50% · 6% higher
- 4814Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 49% · 0% higher
- 4930Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 48% · 3% higher
- 5023Sandal Castle VA Community Primary SchoolWakefield · Local authority PrimaryRWM expected: 45% · 3% higher
| # | School | Sector | RWM expected | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 93% · 13% higher | 90.7 Top 5% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 2 | Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 91% · 25% higher | 87.9 Top 10% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 355 |
| 3 | Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 90% · 33% higher | 96.7 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 438 |
| 4 | Jerry Clay Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90% · 27% higher | 96.0 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 5 | Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 87% · 13% higher | 77.2 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 298 |
| 6 | Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 87% · 10% higher | 83.6 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 7 | Middlestown Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 86% · 27% higher | 88.9 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 217 |
| 8 | Rooks Nest Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 85% · 15% higher | 85.8 Top 10% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 368 |
| 9 | Newton Hill Community School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 84% · 10% higher | 84.0 Top 25% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 10 | Hill Top Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 83% · 20% higher | 89.1 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 11 | Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 81% · 30% higher | 89.9 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 12 | St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79% · 21% higher | 83.2 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 138 |
| 13 | Horbury Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78% · 10% higher | 73.4 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 435 |
| 14 | St Michael's CofE Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73% · 13% higher | 62.3 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 470 |
| 15 | Carlton Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 73% · 11% higher | 72.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 323 |
| 16 | Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 73% · 10% higher | 66.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 17 | Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72% · 18% higher | 77.1 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 456 |
| 18 | Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71% · 13% higher | 60.4 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 19 | Walton Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71% · 10% higher | 71.0 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 20 | Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 71% · 8% higher | 53.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 21 | Robin Hood Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 70% · 8% higher | 67.1 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 22 | Crofton Junior School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 70% · 5% higher | 52.5 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 231 |
| 23 | Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 69% · 8% higher | 57.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 267 |
| 24 | English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69% · 7% higher | 51.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 25 | Thorpe Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 67% · 0% higher | 44.6 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 224 |
| 26 | Sandal Magna Community Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 67% · 0% higher | 36.4 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 27 | Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 65% · 3% higher | 45.3 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 28 | Sharlston Community School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64% · 14% higher | 52.6 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
| 29 | Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64% · 5% higher | 53.4 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 296 |
| 30 | Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63% · 10% higher | 45.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 452 |
| 31 | Westerton Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62% · 10% higher | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 664 |
| 32 | Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 62% · 3% higher | 41.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 33 | Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60% · 7% higher | 43.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 359 |
| 34 | Ossett South Parade Primary Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 60% · 7% higher | 42.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 35 | Wrenthorpe Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59% · 9% higher | 53.7 Top 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 314 |
| 36 | Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 58% · 0% higher | 36.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 37 | Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 57% · 7% higher | 41.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 38 | Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 57% · 0% higher | 25.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 39 | The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 56% · 4% higher | 29.3 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 40 | East Ardsley Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54% · 2% higher | 33.7 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 41 | Wakefield Lawefield Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 53% · 5% higher | 29.8 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 437 |
| 42 | Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 53% · 0% higher | 21.4 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 43 | Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 52% · 3% higher | 27.1 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 369 |
| 44 | Hendal Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 51% · 8% higher | 32.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 45 | St Austin's Catholic Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51% · 7% higher | 42.1 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 46 | West Bretton Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50% · 8% higher | 46.4 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 118 |
| 47 | Blackgates Primary Academy Wakefield · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50% · 6% higher | 24.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 48 | Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49% · 0% higher | 14.1 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 49 | Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 48% · 3% higher | 29.7 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 50 | Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School Wakefield · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 45% · 3% higher | 23.4 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 608 |
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy in Wakefield leads the 2025 list of primary schools by ks2 results in Wakefield with RWM expected 93% · 13% higher. Of the 50 schools shown, 25 are academy, 25 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider Yorkshire and the Humber primary schools by ks2 results league table, every school on the Wakefield page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best ks2 results school in Wakefield?
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber ranks first among primary schools by ks2 results in Wakefield with RWM expected 93% · 13% higher (Pupils on roll: 125).
How are primary schools by ks2 results in Wakefield ranked?
Primary schools ranked by the percentage of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.