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Schools in WF2

A postcode district in Wakefield

  • Postcode district
  • 31 schools and nurseries

In short: WF2 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 18 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3118 primary · 6 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WF2

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.

All WF2 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WF2

18 in WF2, best first

Jerry Clay Academy

Wakefield, WF2 0NP · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 27 offers made

Met the standard at 1190%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
211
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school Jerry Clay Academy

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Wakefield, WF2 0RS · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

30 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
229
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

Walton Primary Academy

Wakefield, WF2 6LD · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

45 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
336
Pupils per teacher
24.4
View school Walton Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in WF2

6 in WF2, best first

Trinity Academy Cathedral

Wakefield, WF2 8QF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area

Results above the England average.

311 first choices, 196 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.9

England 46.2

Days missed
8.0%
Pupils
1,028
Pupils per teacher
16.0
View school Trinity Academy Cathedral

St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Wakefield, WF2 6EQ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

201 first choices, 137 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.1

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
762
Pupils per teacher
19.9
View school St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy

Kettlethorpe High School

Wakefield, WF2 7EL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas

Results close to the England average.

224 first choices, 287 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.8

England 46.2

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
1,616
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school Kettlethorpe High School
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Nurseries in WF2

10 in WF2, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in WF2

1 in WF2, by the school's Eduscope score

Silcoates School

West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
517
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Silcoates School

Special Schools in WF2

1 in WF2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hall Cliffe Primary School

Wakefield, WF2 0QB · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hall Cliffe Primary School

Private Schools in WF2

2 in WF2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Hall Cliffe Primary School

Wakefield, WF2 0QB · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
34
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hall Cliffe Primary School

Silcoates School

West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
517
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Silcoates School
The map

Every school in WF2, 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.

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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School, Requires improvementThe Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School, GoodHendal Primary School, Good or betterMethodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource, GoodAlverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs, GoodKettlethorpe High School, Needs attention in 5 areasSandal Castle VA Community Primary School, Requires improvement in 4 areasSilcoates School, InspectedWakefield Lawefield Primary School, GoodWakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Requires improvementJerry Clay Academy, OutstandingSt Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy, GoodOutwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate, Outstanding in every areaSt Michael's CofE Academy, GoodPinderfields Hospital PRU, GoodWalton Primary Academy, GoodEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy, GoodHall Cliffe Primary School, Expected standard or betterWrenthorpe Academy, GoodTrinity Academy Cathedral, Strong standard in every areaEvolve Academy, GoodChildcare @ Sunbeam, Expected standard or betterChildcare@Broadway, Strong standard in every areaNurtured @ Alverthorpe, GoodCrigglestone Day Care, GoodBatley Road Pre-School, GoodWaterton Pre Schools - Wrenthorpe, Expected standard in every areaRks Brightsparks At Lupset, GoodLittle Wrens Nursery & Pre School, GoodLittle Learners Lawefield, GoodRks Brightsparks, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet10
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 WF2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WF2 has 31 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about WF2

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How many schools are in WF2?

WF2 has 31 schools, including 18 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 WF2?

The highest-ranked schools in WF2 on Eduscope are Jerry Clay Academy, Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate, Trinity Academy Cathedral. 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 WF2?

There are 2 independent schools in WF2. 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 WF2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in WF2?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in WF2 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.

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