A postcode district in Kirklees
In short: WF12 is a postcode district in Kirklees with 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
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.
13 in WF12, best first
Dewsbury, WF12 7LX · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
Dewsbury, WF12 9PD · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
Results below the England average.
43 first choices, 44 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
6 in WF12, best first
Results close to the England average.
225 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
Dewsbury, WF12 0HE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
Results close to the England average.
164 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.1
England 46.2
11 in WF12, highest Ofsted grade first
Dewsbury, WF12 0RB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dewsbury, WF12 9DB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Dewsbury, WF12 0RB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
1 in WF12, by the school's Eduscope score
Dewsbury, WF12 9EE · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
1 in WF12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dewsbury, WF12 9EE · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 19
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
4 in WF12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dewsbury, WF12 9AY · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 16 · Girls
Independent school. Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
Dewsbury, WF12 9BB · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Dewsbury, WF12 9NQ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16 · Boys
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
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.
Schools in WF12 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.
Pick a stage to see every WF12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
WF12 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
WF12 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in WF12 on Eduscope are Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Manor Croft Academy, Thornhill Community Academy, A Share 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.
There are 4 independent schools in WF12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in WF12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in WF12 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.
