Schools in Wakefield

• 76open schools
• 53primary
• 9secondary
• 7special school

Schools near Wakefield by distance

Schools whose official address gives Wakefield as the town, in Wakefield, grouped by type — page 1 of 2.

Nursery schools 2

• Crigglestone Nursery School

  Nursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2 to 4 · 95 pupils

  High Street, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3EB

  Ofsted 25 Feb 2025 (ungraded): Standards maintained

• The Castle Nursery School

  Nursery · Local authority nursery school · ages 2 to 5 · 108 pupils

  255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU

  Ofsted 14 Sep 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

Primary schools 53

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

  Primary · Voluntary aided school · ages 3 to 11 · 267 pupils

  St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0BT

  Ofsted 29 Sep 2022: Good

  Church of England

• Blackgates Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 2 to 11 · 233 pupils

  Smithy Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1QQ

  Ofsted 23 Apr 2025: no overall grade (see grades)

• Carlton Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 323 pupils

  New Road, Carlton, Wakefield, WF3 3RE

  Ofsted 8 Jan 2025 (ungraded): Standards maintained

• Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 355 pupils

  Stoney Lane, Hall Green, Wakefield, WF4 3LZ

  Ofsted 27 Jun 2024 (ungraded): School remains Outstanding

• Crigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 198 pupils

  Painthorpe Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3HW

  Ofsted 9 Jan 2025 (ungraded): Standards maintained

• Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 4 to 11 · 296 pupils

  Durkar Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3HY

  Ofsted 22 Nov 2023: Good

  Church of England

• Crofton Infant School

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 7 · 188 pupils

  High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NG

  Ofsted 1 May 2024 (ungraded): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

• Crofton Junior School

  Primary · Community school · ages 7 to 11 · 231 pupils

  Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ

  Ofsted 4 Jul 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

• East Ardsley Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 417 pupils

  Fall Lane, East Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 2BA

  Ofsted 15 May 2024 (ungraded): School remains Good

• English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 223 pupils

  Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9DD

  Ofsted 13 Dec 2023: Good

  Roman Catholic

• Flockton CofE (C) First School

  Primary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 4 to 10 · 80 pupils

  Flockton First School, Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4DH

  Ofsted 21 Jan 2025: no overall grade (see grades)

  Church of England

• Grange Moor Primary School

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 4 to 11

  Liley Lane, Grange Moor, Wakefield, WF4 4EW

  Ofsted 26 Nov 2024: no overall grade (see grades) (predecessor school)

• Hendal Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 410 pupils

  Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QW

  Ofsted 19 Nov 2024: no overall grade (see grades)

• Hill Top Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 223 pupils

  Batley Road, West Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 1HD

  Ofsted 9 Jul 2024: Good

• Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 125 pupils

  Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, WF4 5PS

  Ofsted 8 Feb 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Church of England

• Horbury Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 435 pupils

  Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW

  Ofsted 13 Dec 2022: Good

• Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

  Primary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 3 to 11 · 369 pupils

  Shepstye Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5BE

  Ofsted 9 Jun 2022 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Church of England

• Jerry Clay Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 4 to 11 · 211 pupils

  Jerry Clay Lane, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NP

  Ofsted 18 Oct 2023 (ungraded): School remains Outstanding

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

  Primary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 3 to 11 · 245 pupils

  Field Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RU

  Ofsted 13 Jul 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Methodist

• Middlestown Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 2 to 11 · 217 pupils

  Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QE

  Ofsted report card, 25 Nov 2025

• Newton Hill Community School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 338 pupils

  Leeds Road, Newton Hill, Wakefield, WF1 2HR

  Ofsted 17 Jul 2024 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Ossett South Parade Primary

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 418 pupils

  Fairfield Road, South Parade, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DZ

  Ofsted 20 Mar 2024 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3 to 11 · 251 pupils

  Greenhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield, WF1 4LU

  Ofsted 8 Jul 2025: no overall grade (see grades)

• Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3 to 11 · 229 pupils

  Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS

  Ofsted 1 Oct 2024: no overall grade (see grades)

• Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 456 pupils

  Ledger Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PH

  Ofsted 25 Jun 2025 (ungraded): Standards maintained

• Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 438 pupils

  Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

  Ofsted 19 Apr 2023: Outstanding

• Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3 to 11 · 221 pupils

  Cow Lane, Wakefield, WF4 2BE

  Ofsted 6 Oct 2022: Good

• Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3 to 11 · 452 pupils

  Irwin Crescent, Wakefield, WF1 4QY

  Ofsted 13 Sep 2022: Good

• Robin Hood Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 420 pupils

  Leeds Road, Robin Hood, Wakefield, WF3 3BG

  Ofsted 24 May 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Rooks Nest Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 2 to 11 · 368 pupils

  Rooks Nest Road, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 3DX

  Ofsted 13 Mar 2023: Good

• Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 225 pupils

  Chapel Street, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AD

  Ofsted 22 Nov 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

  Primary · Voluntary aided school · ages 4 to 11 · 608 pupils

  Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6AS

  Ofsted 7 Jan 2025: no overall grade (see grades)

  Church of England

• Sandal Magna Community Academy

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 3 to 11 · 255 pupils

  Belle Vue Road, Agbrigg, Wakefield, WF1 5NF

  Ofsted 1 Nov 2022: Good

• Sharlston Community School

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 239 pupils

  Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1DH

  Ofsted 4 Dec 2024 (ungraded): Standards maintained

• Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 233 pupils

  Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NN

  Ofsted 21 Feb 2024: Good

• Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 183 pupils

  Netherton Lane, Netherton, Wakefield, WF4 4HQ

  Ofsted report card, 23 Jun 2026

• St Austin's Catholic Primary School

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 4 to 11 · 306 pupils

  Back Duke of York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3PF

  Ofsted 11 Oct 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Roman Catholic

• St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 138 pupils

  Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DQ

  Ofsted 19 Nov 2024 (ungraded): Some aspects not as strong

  Roman Catholic

• St Michael's CofE Academy

  Primary · Academy sponsor led · ages 2 to 11 · 470 pupils

  Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, WF2 9JA

  Ofsted 20 Feb 2024: Good

  Church of England

• Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 233 pupils

  Aberford Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4NT

  Ofsted 28 Feb 2020 (ungraded): School remains Good (predecessor school)

• Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

  Primary · Voluntary controlled school · ages 3 to 11 · 298 pupils

  Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HS

  Ofsted report card, 10 Mar 2026

  Church of England

• The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 210 pupils

  The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QW

  Ofsted 29 Nov 2022: Good

• Thorpe Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 224 pupils

  Dolphin Lane, Thorpe, Wakefield, WF3 3DG

  Ofsted 8 Mar 2023: Good

• Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 387 pupils

  Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, WF2 0AS

  Ofsted 11 Jun 2024: Requires improvement

• Wakefield Lawefield Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 437 pupils

  Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8ST

  Ofsted 26 Jun 2024 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 359 pupils

  Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3SQ

  Ofsted 14 Sep 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

• Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 601 pupils

  Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA

  Ofsted 25 Jun 2024: Requires improvement

• Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Voluntary aided school · ages 4 to 11 · 209 pupils

  Belgravia Road, Wakefield, WF1 3JP

  Ofsted 13 Sep 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Church of England

• Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

  Primary · Voluntary aided school · ages 2 to 11 · 255 pupils

  Charles Street, Wakefield, WF1 4PE

  Ofsted 22 Mar 2023 (ungraded): School remains Good

  Church of England

• Walton Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 336 pupils

  The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

  Ofsted 11 May 2022 (ungraded): School remains Good

• West Bretton Junior and Infant School

  Primary · Community school · ages 3 to 11 · 118 pupils

  Bretton Lane, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LB

  Ofsted report card, 25 Nov 2025

• Westerton Primary Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 3 to 11 · 664 pupils

  Hesketh Lane, Tingley, Wakefield, WF3 1AR

  Ofsted 24 Oct 2023: Good

• Wrenthorpe Academy

  Primary · Academy converter · ages 4 to 11 · 314 pupils

  Imperial Avenue, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0LW

  Ofsted 8 Jan 2025 (ungraded): Standards maintained

Secondary schools 5

• Crofton Academy

  Secondary · Academy converter · ages 11 to 16 · 1,045 pupils

  High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NF

  Ofsted 11 Jul 2023: Good

• Horbury Academy

  Secondary · Academy converter · ages 11 to 16 · 1,070 pupils

  Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5HE

  Ofsted report card, 6 Jan 2026

• Kettlethorpe High School

  Secondary · Community school · ages 11 to 16 · 1,616 pupils

  Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EL

  Ofsted report card, 23 Jun 2026

• Outwood Academy City Fields

  Secondary · Academy converter · ages 11 to 16 · 928 pupils

  Warmfield View, Wakefield, WF1 4SF

  Ofsted 1 Mar 2022: Good

• Outwood Grange Academy

  Secondary · Academy sponsor led · ages 11 to 18 · 1,900 pupils

  Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PF

  Ofsted 1 May 2024: Good

Nearby towns

• Ossett 3.1 miles
• Normanton 3.9 miles
• Dewsbury 5.5 miles
• Batley 6.5 miles
• Heckmondwike 7.3 miles
• Pontefract 7.4 miles
• Castleford 7.5 miles
• Mirfield 8.0 miles
• Barnsley 8.6 miles
• Liversedge 8.6 miles

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