- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 334
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
Schools in WF6
A postcode district in Wakefield
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: WF6 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries148 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF6
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 WF6
8 in WF6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 357
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.4%
- Pupils
- 317
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
Top Secondary Schools in WF6
1 in WF6, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
170 first choices, 175 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 993
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Nurseries in WF6
5 in WF6, highest Ofsted grade first
Earlybirds Daycare
Normanton, WF6 1AG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Planet Altofts
Normanton, WF6 2QS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Stars
West Yorkshire, WF6 2DJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF6, 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.
- Good6
- Not graded yet8
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 WF6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF6 has 14 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 WF6
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 WF6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF6?
WF6 has 14 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WF6?
The highest-ranked schools in WF6 on Eduscope are Normanton Common Primary Academy, Normanton Junior Academy, Altofts Junior 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 WF6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in WF6 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.