How many Church of England schools are there in Wakefield?

There are 21 schools with a Church of England religious character in Wakefield listed on FindGreatSchools, spanning primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Who can apply to a Church of England school in Wakefield?

Anyone can apply. State-funded faith schools must admit all applicants when they have places available; when oversubscribed, their published admissions criteria may give priority to families of the faith. Independent faith schools set their own admissions policies, so check each school's website for details.

Who inspects Church of England schools?

State-funded Church of England schools receive standard Ofsted inspections, plus a separate inspection of their religious character and religious education under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. Independent Church of England schools are inspected by Ofsted or, for association schools, the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The best Church of England schools in Wakefield

Compare 21 Church of England schools in Wakefield, ranked by Ofsted ratings, results and our composite score. Every school with a Church of England religious character is listed: primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Top of the list: Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy.

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The best Church of England schools in Wakefield

Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy

Trinity Academy Cathedral

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

St Helen's CE Primary School

St Michael's CofE Academy

St Giles C of E Academy

St Botolphs CE Academy

Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

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

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

Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Darrington Church of England Primary School

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

Crigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy

Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

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