- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 244
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Schools in WF9
A postcode district in Wakefield
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: WF9 is a postcode district in Wakefield with 15 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2715 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All WF9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WF9
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 WF9
15 in WF9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 187
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 348
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in WF9
2 in WF9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
269 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,609
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
186 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 1,101
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Nurseries in WF9
10 in WF9, highest Ofsted grade first
The Red Roof Children's Day Nursery
Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Badsworth Nursery
Pontefract, WF9 1AJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Butterflys Day Nursery
Pontefract, WF9 4LQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WF9
2 in WF9, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
269 first choices, 279 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.1%
- Pupils
- 1,609
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
186 first choices, 207 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 1,101
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WF9, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good20
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet5
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 WF9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WF9 has 27 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 WF9
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 WF9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WF9?
WF9 has 27 schools, including 15 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WF9?
The highest-ranked schools in WF9 on Eduscope are Grove Lea Primary School, West End Academy, Ark Northfield 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 WF9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in WF9 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.