- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 39 offers made
Met the standard at 1190%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 438
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in WF3
A postcode district in Leeds
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: WF3 is a postcode district in Leeds with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2011 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF3
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 WF3
11 in WF3, best first
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Wakefield, WF3 4HS · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 298
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 223
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Top Secondary Schools in WF3
2 in WF3, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
229 first choices, 294 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,769
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
353 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,615
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Nurseries in WF3
7 in WF3, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and Preschool
Tingley, WF3 1TW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisy Chain Childcare at Lofthouse Children's Centre
Wakefield, WF3 3PS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Domi Domingo Day Nursery
Wakefield, WF3 2AB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WF3
2 in WF3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
229 first choices, 294 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1652.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,769
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
353 first choices, 292 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,615
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Special Schools in WF3
1 in WF3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Kingsland Primary School
Wakefield, WF3 4BA · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF3, 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
- Good14
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WF3 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 WF3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF3 has 20 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 WF3
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 WF3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF3?
WF3 has 20 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 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 WF3?
The highest-ranked schools in WF3 on Eduscope are Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Hill Top Primary 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 do I choose the right school in WF3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in WF3 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.