- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
25 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Schools in WF16
A postcode district in Kirklees
- Postcode district
- 11 schools and nurseries
In short: WF16 is a postcode district in Kirklees with 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries113 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF16
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 WF16
3 in WF16, best first
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results above the England average.
15 first choices, 17 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.8%
- Pupils
- 148
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 56 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 411
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.4
Top Secondary Schools in WF16
2 in WF16, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
355 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1678.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 1,522
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Nurseries in WF16
6 in WF16, highest Ofsted grade first
Hamond House Day Nursery
Heckmondwike, WF16 9ES · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Laugh and Learn Day Nursery
West Yorkshire, WF16 0NW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Northfields Heckmondwike
Heckmondwike, WF16 0LR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WF16
2 in WF16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
355 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1678.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 1,522
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Brian Jackson College
Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WF16
1 in WF16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Brian Jackson College
Heckmondwike, WF16 0AD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 74
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF16, 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
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 WF16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF16 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 WF16
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 WF16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF16?
WF16 has 11 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WF16?
The highest-ranked schools in WF16 on Eduscope are Heckmondwike Grammar School, Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy, Co-op Academy Smithies Moor. 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 WF16?
There is 1 independent school in WF16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in WF16?
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 WF16 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.