Schools in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
4 schools · 1,118 students · 4 independent · median Pupils on roll 429.
West Yorkshire, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,118 students. By level there are 2 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 4 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across West Yorkshire's schools is 429, above the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Rida Girls High School (82.3, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), followed by Silcoates School (17.5, lower 50% of all-through schools nationally), and Ackworth School (12.0, lower 50% of all-through schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Silcoates School (517 students), Ackworth School (429 students), Rida Girls High School (112 students). One school is single-sex.
Ranked schools in West Yorkshire
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 182Rida Girls High SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent Secondary55.6 Attainment 8 · 112 students
- 218Silcoates SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent All-through30.5 Attainment 8 · 517 students
- 312Ackworth SchoolWest Yorkshire · Independent All-through33.9 Attainment 8 · 429 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rida Girls High School West Yorkshire · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Independent | 82.3 Top 25% | 55.6 Attainment 8 | 112 |
| 2 | Silcoates School West Yorkshire · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 17.5 Lower 50% | 30.5 Attainment 8 | 517 |
| 3 | Ackworth School West Yorkshire · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 12.0 Lower 50% | 33.9 Attainment 8 | 429 |
Other schools in West Yorkshire
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in West Yorkshire side by side →
Other places in Yorkshire and the Humber
- Leeds(232)
- Sheffield(200)
- Bradford(149)
- York(127)
- Doncaster(121)
- Hull(104)
- Rotherham(89)
- Huddersfield(78)
- Barnsley(73)
- Wakefield(64)
- Halifax(50)
- Harrogate(46)
- Grimsby(45)
- Scunthorpe(44)
- Pontefract(43)
- Keighley(37)
- Dewsbury(28)
- Scarborough(27)
- Batley(23)
- Goole(22)
- Skipton(22)
- Selby(21)
- Castleford(18)
- Driffield(18)
- Whitby(18)
- Northallerton(18)
- Holmfirth(17)
- Beverley(16)
- Thirsk(16)
- Richmond(15)
- Ripon(15)
- Ilkley(13)
- Sowerby Bridge(13)
- Pudsey(13)
- Bridlington(13)
- Malton(13)
- Mexborough(12)
- Bingley(12)
- Shipley(12)
- Brighouse(12)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in West Yorkshire?
Rida Girls High School is the highest-ranked school in West Yorkshire with a Success Index (England) of 82.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in West Yorkshire?
West Yorkshire has 4 schools (2 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 1,118 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in West Yorkshire?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in West Yorkshire is 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.