- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 145
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
Schools in WF10
A postcode district in Wakefield
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: WF10 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2916 primary · 4 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF10 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF10
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in WF10
16 in WF10, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
63 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 386
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1161%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 412
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
Top Secondary Schools in WF10
4 in WF10, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
291 first choices, 280 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,480
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
201 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,321
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
144 first choices, 155 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.2%
- Pupils
- 1,008
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in WF10
10 in WF10, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Sparks Child Care
Castleford, WF10 3QJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd
Castleford, WF10 3RW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd
Castleford, WF10 4EW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WF10
2 in WF10, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
201 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 1,321
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results below the England average.
144 first choices, 155 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1639.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 15.2%
- Pupils
- 1,008
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Special Schools in WF10
1 in WF10. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Grange School
Castleford, WF10 1PN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WF10
1 in WF10. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Grange School
Castleford, WF10 1PN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 25
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF10, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good18
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WF10 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every WF10 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF10 has 29 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in WF10
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WF10
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF10?
WF10 has 29 schools, including 16 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WF10?
The highest-ranked schools in WF10 on Eduscope are Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School, Castleford Academy, Allerton Bywater Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in WF10?
There is 1 independent school in WF10, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WF10?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in WF10 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.