Best Primary Schools in Yorkshire and the Humber
2,087 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Yorkshire and the Humber, 2,084 primary schools educate 496,631 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.57, reflecting a unique educational landscape in the region.
- Ofsted inspections in Yorkshire and the Humber show 92.4% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 146 schools rated Outstanding and 1,283 rated Good out of 1,547 inspected.
- Primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber have 27.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 19.6% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- At KS2, 59.4% of pupils in Yorkshire and the Humber meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 16.3%, and schools spending £7,772 per pupil, highlighting varied educational outcomes.
Ackworth School
West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils429
P/T Ratio–
AC
Ashville College
Harrogate, HG2 9JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils781
P/T Ratio–
AS
Aysgarth School
Bedale, DL8 1TF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils219
P/T Ratio–
BH
Barraclough Hall School
Huddersfield, HD2 2AL
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
BG
Belmont Grosvenor School
Harrogate, HG3 2JG
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils142
P/T Ratio–
Bents Green School
Sheffield, S11 7TB
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils343
P/T Ratio–
BS
Birkdale School
Sheffield, S10 3DH
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils721
P/T Ratio–
Bradford Beacon School
Bradford, BD5 8LJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils15
P/T Ratio–
BG
Bradford Grammar School
BD9 4JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,033
P/T Ratio–
BH
Brigantia Hill Fort Academy
Sheffield, S9 1NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils325
P/T Ratio–
Cockburn Reach Academy
Leeds, LS11 6NN
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils32
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2,102 primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Yorkshire and the Humber | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,772 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.