- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.4%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Schools in WF8
A postcode district in Wakefield
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: WF8 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2413 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF8
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 WF8
13 in WF8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 49 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 434
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
Top Secondary Schools in WF8
3 in WF8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
188 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
251 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.2%
- Pupils
- 1,026
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.0
Nurseries in WF8
8 in WF8, highest Ofsted grade first
Stepping Stones Day Nursery
Pontefract, WF8 4DA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sunshine Kids
Pontefract, WF8 1NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cherry Blossom Pre-School
Pontefract, WF8 2HN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WF8
1 in WF8, by the school's Eduscope score
New College Pontefract
Pontefract, WF8 4QR · Academy · Sixth Form · Ages 16 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Special Schools in WF8
1 in WF8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
High Well School
Pontefract, WF8 2DD · Special · All-through · Ages 9 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 45.9%
- Pupils
- 104
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF8, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good15
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WF8 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 WF8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF8 has 24 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 WF8
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 WF8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF8?
WF8 has 24 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 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 WF8?
The highest-ranked schools in WF8 on Eduscope are Ark Larks Hill Primary School, Ark Carleton Park Primary School, Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School. 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 WF8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in WF8 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.