How many schools are there in West Yorkshire?

There are 871 schools in West Yorkshire listed on FindGreatSchools: 682 primary, 122 secondary, 29 independent and 38 special. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in West Yorkshire?

Under our composite score, Ark Larks Hill Primary School is the highest-ranked primary school and Heckmondwike Grammar School is the highest-ranked secondary school in West Yorkshire. The score blends Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Independent and special schools are listed by Ofsted rating rather than scored.

Why are primary and secondary schools ranked separately?

Because they are measured on different things: primary schools on Key Stage 2 SATs, secondary schools on GCSE results and Progress 8. A grade A primary and a grade A secondary are not the same measurement, so we never rank them against each other. Each phase has its own full ranking for West Yorkshire, linked from its section above.

The best schools in West Yorkshire

Compare 871 schools in West Yorkshire on one page: the top-rated primary and secondary schools ranked by Ofsted, SATs and GCSE results and our composite score, plus every independent and special school in the area. Top of the list: Ark Larks Hill Primary School (primary) and Heckmondwike Grammar School (secondary).

County 871 schools

Primary schools

682 primary schools in West Yorkshire, ranked by our composite score. Showing the top 6.

The best schools in West Yorkshire

Ark Larks Hill Primary School

Ark Carleton Park Primary School

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School

Beecroft Primary School

Wigton Moor Primary School

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Allerton High School

Holmfirth High School

The Ruth Gorse Academy

Mount St Mary's Catholic High School

Roundhay School

Brian Jackson College

Crystal Gardens Primary School

Islamic Tarbiyyah Preparatory School

Leeds Menorah School

Madni Academy

Paradise Primary School

Highbury School

Hollybank School

Kingsland Primary School

Oakfield Park School

Ravenscliffe High School

Ravenshall School

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