- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 41 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 387
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in WF11
A postcode district in Wakefield
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: WF11 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries117 primary · 2 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF11 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF11
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 WF11
7 in WF11, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
26 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
21 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.4
Top Secondary Schools in WF11
2 in WF11, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
155 first choices, 161 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.8%
- Pupils
- 853
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Nurseries in WF11
2 in WF11, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Acorns Nursery Ltd
Knottingley, WF11 0BZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Playcare Day Nursery
Knottingley, WF11 9HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WF11
1 in WF11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Balance Alternative Provision
Knottingley, WF11 8NE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WF11
1 in WF11. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Balance Alternative Provision
Knottingley, WF11 8NE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 32
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF11, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good4
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WF11 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 WF11 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF11 has 11 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 WF11
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 WF11
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF11?
WF11 has 11 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 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 WF11?
The highest-ranked schools in WF11 on Eduscope are Simpson's Lane Academy, The Vale Primary Academy, England Lane Academy. 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 WF11?
There is 1 independent school in WF11, 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 WF11?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in WF11 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.