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Schools in WF4

A postcode district in Wakefield

  • Postcode district
  • 34 schools and nurseries

In short: WF4 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries3420 primary · 6 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WF4

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 WF4 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WF4

20 in WF4, best first

Middlestown Primary Academy

Wakefield, WF4 4QE · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

22 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
217
Pupils per teacher
27.0
View school Middlestown Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in WF4

6 in WF4, best first

Horbury Academy

Wakefield, WF4 5HE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results above the England average.

234 first choices, 198 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.1%
Pupils
1,070
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Horbury Academy

Crofton Academy

Wakefield, WF4 1NF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

201 first choices, 202 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.3

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,045
Pupils per teacher
18.2
View school Crofton Academy
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Nurseries in WF4

9 in WF4, highest Ofsted grade first

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Special Schools in WF4

5 in WF4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Denby Grange School

Wakefield, WF4 4JG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
50
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Denby Grange School

Hall Cliffe School

Wakefield, WF4 6BB · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hall Cliffe School

Private Schools in WF4

4 in WF4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Denby Grange School

Wakefield, WF4 4JG · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
50
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Denby Grange School

Hall Cliffe School

Wakefield, WF4 6BB · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
86
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hall Cliffe School

Hammer Lane Academy

Wakefield, WF4 1DH · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 7

  • No Ofsted grade yet

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
28
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Hammer Lane Academy
The map

Every school in WF4, 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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Flockton CofE (C) First School, Good in every areaCrigglestone Nursery School, OutstandingCrofton Junior School, GoodSitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School, Needs attention in 1 areaWest Bretton Junior and Infant School, Expected standard or betterCrigglestone Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School, GoodCrigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School, OutstandingShay Lane Primary (J and I) School, GoodRyhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School, GoodDenby Grange School, InspectedCamphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd), Expected standard or betterHorbury St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, GoodCrofton Academy, GoodHorbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, GoodCrigglestone St James CofE Primary Academy, GoodHorbury Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaHall Cliffe School, Requires improvementCrofton Infant School, GoodSharlston Community School, GoodMiddlestown Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterHorbury Primary Academy, GoodOutwood Primary Academy Newstead Green, GoodEnrich Academy, Urgent improvement in 2 areasHammer Lane AcademyLittle Learners Crofton, GoodOne Small Step Day Nursery, GoodHorbury Day Nursery, GoodHMP New Hall Mother & Baby Unit, GoodKids World Havercroft, GoodFlockton Playgroup, GoodLittle Learners Nursery Crofton, GoodGrange Moor Primary School, Good in every areaWragby SchoolLinzi's Little Gems Caring For Your Children
  • Outstanding2
  • Good19
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet12
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in WF4 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 WF4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WF4 has 34 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 WF4

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How many schools are in WF4?

WF4 has 34 schools, including 20 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 5 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in WF4?

The highest-ranked schools in WF4 on Eduscope are Middlestown Primary Academy, Crigglestone Dane Royd Junior and Infant School, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant 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 WF4?

There are 4 independent schools in WF4, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in WF4?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in WF4 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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