Education in Kirklees
Metropolitan boroughSouth west Yorkshire and The Humber. 445,832 people in 409 square kilometres.
2 layers about education for Kirklees, each at the level its publisher released it, with its own date and source.
Schools by council
Worked out by Open Index · 2026
Kirklees had 202 open schools in 2026, from nurseries to sixth form colleges.
Number of schools
CouncilGreat Britain onlyKirklees had 202 open schools in 2026, from nurseries to sixth form colleges.
Worked out by Open Index from the school lists of the Department for Education, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government.
Schools
Exact pointGreat Britain onlyPublished as points, so there is no single figure for Kirklees. The map shows each one.
Schools in Kirklees
Kirklees has 202 open schools: 1 nursery, 144 primary, 26 secondary, 1 all-through, 13 special, 3 sixth form and further education, 11 independent and 3 pupil referral and alternative provision.
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 53
- Requires improvement
- 10
- Inadequate
- 3
72 of the 180 schools in Ofsted's file have an overall grade from a graded inspection between September 2019 and July 2024.
28 schools have a report card from the renewed framework (from November 2025), which gives no overall grade.
22 schools had a graded inspection from September 2024, when Ofsted stopped giving an overall grade.
Ofsted says grades from different frameworks can't be compared, and an old grade may not describe a school today. Latest inspections as at 30 September 2026.
Schools rated Outstanding in Kirklees
6 schools had Outstanding as the overall grade at their latest graded inspection, which is the date given. A later ungraded inspection, shown in the table, may say more.
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School (December 2023), Emley First School (April 2024), New Mill Infant School (February 2024), New Mill Junior School (June 2024), Holmfirth High School (June 2023), Moor End Academy (June 2024).
Nursery (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | 2 to 4 | 86 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met |
Primary (144)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection | Results (KS2 2024/25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 183 | Report card, January 2026: safeguarding met, special measures | 56% met KS2 standard |
| Ashbrow School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 414 | Graded inspection, March 2025: no overall grade | 54% met KS2 standard |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 201 | Requires improvement (overall), February 2022, before the school changed | 68% met KS2 standard |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 3 to 11 | 410 | School remains Good, November 2022 | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Beaumont Primary Academy | Free schools | 2 to 11 | 681 | Improved significantly, December 2024 | 66% met KS2 standard |
| Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 133 | Requires improvement (overall), July 2023, before the school changed | |
| Birdsedge First School | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 59 | Good (overall), September 2022 | |
| Birkby Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 7 | 457 | Standards maintained, April 2025 | |
| Birkby Junior School | Community school | 7 to 11 | 541 | Good (overall), September 2023 | 63% met KS2 standard |
| Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 3 to 11 | 457 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Birstall Primary Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 187 | School remains Good, November 2023 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| Boothroyd Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 557 | Graded inspection, October 2024: no overall grade | 41% met KS2 standard |
| Brambles Primary Academy | Free schools | 4 to 11 | 382 | Good (overall), January 2023 | 56% met KS2 standard |
| Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 210 | Outstanding (overall), December 2023 | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | 7 to 11 | 384 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 73% met KS2 standard |
| Carlinghow Academy | Academy sponsor led | 2 to 11 | 304 | Good (overall), May 2022 | 64% met KS2 standard |
| Carlton Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 223 | Improved significantly, December 2024 | 0% met KS2 standard |
| Christ Church CE Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 194 | Report card, January 2026: safeguarding met | 48% met KS2 standard |
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 77 | Standards maintained, February 2025Good (overall), February 2020 | 64% met KS2 standard |
| Co-op Academy Smithies Moor | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 148 | Requires improvement (overall), April 2024 | 66% met KS2 standard |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 482 | Good (overall), December 2022 | 57% met KS2 standard |
| Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School | Foundation school | 4 to 11 | 186 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | 43% met KS2 standard |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 417 | Report card, February 2026: safeguarding met | 68% met KS2 standard |
| Cumberworth CofE First School | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 107 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade, before the school changed | |
| Dalton School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 487 | Report card, February 2026: safeguarding met | 52% met KS2 standard |
| Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 10 | 52 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Denby Dale First and Nursery School | Community school | 2 to 10 | 112 | Good (overall), November 2023 | |
| Diamond Wood Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 7 | 339 | Standards maintained, October 2024 | |
| Earlsheaton Infant School | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 80 | Good (overall), July 2024, before the school changed | |
| East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 204 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | 71% met KS2 standard |
| Eastborough Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 214 | Requires improvement (overall), September 2021, before the school changed | 68% met KS2 standard |
| Emley First School | Community school | 4 to 10 | 137 | Outstanding (overall), April 2024 | |
| Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 10 | 56 | Good (overall), October 2023 | |
| Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 238 | Good (overall), September 2023 | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Fieldhead Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 183 | Good (overall), October 2023 | 70% met KS2 standard |
| Fixby Junior and Infant School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 307 | School remains Good, July 2024 | |
| Flockton CofE (C) First School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 10 | 80 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade | |
| Gomersal Primary School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 396 | School remains Good, November 2023 | 64% met KS2 standard |
| Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 3 to 11 | 166 | Good (overall), June 2024 | 54% met KS2 standard |
| Grange Moor Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade, before the school changed | ||
| Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 88 | Requires improvement (overall), November 2023 | 25% met KS2 standard |
| Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 133 | Good (overall), December 2022 | 75% met KS2 standard |
| Hartshead Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 86 | Graded inspection, December 2024: no overall grade | 64% met KS2 standard |
| Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | 7 to 11 | 544 | School remains Good, July 2024 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | 3 to 11 | 313 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade | 52% met KS2 standard |
| Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 402 | Good (overall), April 2022 | 69% met KS2 standard |
| Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 321 | Requires improvement (overall), May 2024 | 41% met KS2 standard |
| Heckmondwike Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 411 | Inadequate (overall), January 2023, before the school changed, special measures | 78% met KS2 standard |
| Helme Church of England Academy | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 136 | Report card, July 2026: safeguarding met | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Hepworth Junior and Infant School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | School remains Good, January 2023 | ||
| High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 128 | Standards maintained, October 2024 | 30% met KS2 standard |
| Highburton CofE First Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 161 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Hightown Primary School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met, before the school changed | ||
| Hill View Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 216 | Good (overall), July 2023 | 63% met KS2 standard |
| Hillside Primary School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 302 | Graded inspection, December 2024: no overall grade | 67% met KS2 standard |
| Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 51 | School remains Good (Concerns), next inspection graded, June 2024 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| Holme Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 28 | School remains Good, February 2024 | |
| Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 191 | School remains Good, June 2022 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 211 | Good (overall), December 2022 | 62% met KS2 standard |
| Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 373 | Good (overall), February 2024 | 47% met KS2 standard |
| Hopton Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 306 | Report card, July 2026: safeguarding met | 73% met KS2 standard |
| Howard Park Community School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 235 | School remains Good, December 2022 | 59% met KS2 standard |
| Hyrstmount Junior School | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 257 | Good (overall), November 2021, before the school changed | |
| Kaye's Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 10 | 163 | Report card, March 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 10 | 117 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Kirkheaton Primary School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 335 | Good (overall), November 2023 | 47% met KS2 standard |
| Lepton CofE Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 167 | School remains Good, September 2023 | 78% met KS2 standard |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School | Academy converter | 4 to 7 | 359 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Lindley Junior School | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 495 | Good (overall), March 2023 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 201 | Report card, April 2026: safeguarding met | 72% met KS2 standard |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 238 | Inadequate (overall), September 2023, before the school changed, special measures | |
| Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School | Foundation school | 3 to 11 | 165 | Good (overall), May 2023 | 72% met KS2 standard |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 199 | No outcome in Ofsted's file | 61% met KS2 standard |
| Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 332 | No outcome in Ofsted's file | 63% met KS2 standard |
| Lydgate Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 297 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade | 68% met KS2 standard |
| Manor Road Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | School remains Good, June 2022 | ||
| Manorfield Infant and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | 2 to 7 | 224 | Graded inspection, May 2025: no overall grade | |
| Marsden Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 7 | 95 | Requires improvement (overall), June 2024 | |
| Marsden Junior School | Academy sponsor led | 7 to 11 | 165 | Good (overall), January 2022 | 73% met KS2 standard |
| Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 386 | School remains Good, June 2022 | 59% met KS2 standard |
| Meltham Moor Primary School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 199 | Good (overall), February 2024 | 90% met KS2 standard |
| Mill Lane Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 158 | Good (overall), July 2024 | 70% met KS2 standard |
| Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 279 | Report card, January 2026: safeguarding met | 66% met KS2 standard |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Community school | 2 to 11 | 338 | Good (overall), April 2022 | 55% met KS2 standard |
| Moorlands Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 627 | School remains Good, February 2024 | |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 639 | Good (overall), October 2022 | 65% met KS2 standard |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School | Community school | 7 to 11 | 250 | Good (overall), September 2023 | 42% met KS2 standard |
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | 3 to 7 | 189 | Good (overall), June 2023 | |
| Netherthong Primary School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 213 | Good (overall), November 2023 | 84% met KS2 standard |
| Netherton Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 204 | School remains Good, January 2024 | |
| New Mill Infant School | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 7 | 88 | Outstanding (overall), February 2024 | |
| New Mill Junior School | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 132 | Outstanding (overall), June 2024 | 49% met KS2 standard |
| Newsome Junior Academy | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 215 | Good (overall), October 2023, before the school changed | 53% met KS2 standard |
| Nields Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 155 | Inadequate (overall), November 2023, before the school changed, special measures | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 417 | Good (overall), May 2024 | 69% met KS2 standard |
| Oak CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 2 to 11 | 353 | Graded inspection, July 2025: no overall grade | 41% met KS2 standard |
| Old Bank Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 114 | Good (overall), May 2024 | 47% met KS2 standard |
| Orchard Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 2 to 11 | 363 | Good (overall), June 2022 | 43% met KS2 standard |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 234 | School remains Good, July 2024 | 53% met KS2 standard |
| Overthorpe CofE Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 188 | Good (overall), May 2024 | 53% met KS2 standard |
| Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School | Foundation school | 2 to 11 | 327 | Standards maintained, October 2024 | 52% met KS2 standard |
| Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 196 | School remains Good, October 2023 | 70% met KS2 standard |
| Pentland Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 2 to 7 | 144 | Good (overall), March 2023 | |
| Purlwell Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 230 | School remains Good, March 2022 | |
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | 7 to 11 | 401 | School remains Good, February 2023 | 77% met KS2 standard |
| Reinwood Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | 3 to 7 | 305 | Good (overall), December 2021, before the school changed | |
| Reinwood Junior School | Academy converter | 7 to 11 | 354 | School remains Good, April 2022 | |
| Roberttown CofE Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | Good (overall), June 2024, before the school changed | ||
| Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 422 | Standards maintained, March 2025 | 81% met KS2 standard |
| Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | 2 to 7 | 98 | School remains Good, November 2022 | |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 75 | Standards maintained, June 2025 | 73% met KS2 standard |
| Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School | Academy sponsor led | 4 to 11 | 153 | Requires improvement (overall), March 2022, before the school changed | 59% met KS2 standard |
| Scholes Village Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 217 | Standards maintained, October 2024 | 50% met KS2 standard |
| Scissett Church of England Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 179 | Graded inspection, April 2025: no overall grade | |
| Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School | Community school | 3 to 7 | 223 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | |
| Shelley First School | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 159 | Good (overall), March 2023 | |
| Shepley First School | Community school | 4 to 10 | 168 | Good (overall), April 2024 | |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 10 | 124 | Standards maintained, April 2025Good (overall), January 2020 | |
| Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 167 | School remains Good, December 2023 | 68% met KS2 standard |
| South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Voluntary aided school | 7 to 11 | 228 | School remains Good, July 2023 | 51% met KS2 standard |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 238 | Graded inspection, July 2025: no overall grade, before the school changed | |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 10 | 137 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade | |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Voluntary aided school | 4 to 11 | 204 | School remains Good, November 2023 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| St John’s CE Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 240 | Graded inspection, September 2024: no overall grade, before the school changed | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 212 | Graded inspection, September 2024: no overall grade | 68% met KS2 standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 310 | Standards maintained, October 2024 | 61% met KS2 standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 258 | Standards maintained, February 2025 | 60% met KS2 standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 398 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 59% met KS2 standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 234 | Good (overall), November 2023 | 71% met KS2 standard |
| St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | 3 to 11 | 363 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | 32% met KS2 standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School | Voluntary aided school | 3 to 11 | 187 | Good (overall), November 2023 | 83% met KS2 standard |
| St Thomas CE Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 387 | Requires improvement (overall), November 2023, before the school changed | |
| Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School | Voluntary controlled school | 7 to 11 | 274 | School remains Good, March 2023 | 49% met KS2 standard |
| Thornhill Junior and Infant School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | 353 | Graded inspection, December 2024: no overall grade | 55% met KS2 standard |
| Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary controlled school | 2 to 7 | 284 | School remains Good, September 2023 | |
| Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 10 | 57 | Graded inspection, February 2025: no overall grade | |
| Upperthong Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 209 | School remains Good, February 2023 | 71% met KS2 standard |
| Warwick Road Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 362 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 83% met KS2 standard |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 76 | Report card, February 2026: safeguarding met | 36% met KS2 standard |
| Westmoor Primary School | Community school | 3 to 11 | 394 | School remains Good, May 2024 | 63% met KS2 standard |
| Whitechapel Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | 4 to 11 | 419 | School remains Good, April 2023 | 69% met KS2 standard |
| Wilberlee Junior and Infant School | Community school | 4 to 11 | 79 | School remains Good, July 2022 | 58% met KS2 standard |
| Windmill CofE Primary School | Academy converter | 4 to 11 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met, before the school changed | ||
| Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3 to 11 | 166 | Good (overall), September 2022 | 43% met KS2 standard |
Secondary (26)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection | Results (KS2 2024/25, KS4 2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College | Voluntary aided school | 11 to 16 | 899 | Good (overall), November 2022 | Attainment 8: 47.2 |
| Batley Girls' High School | Academy converter | 11 to 19 | 1,415 | Graded inspection, January 2025: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| BBG Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 1,049 | School remains Good, November 2021 | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
| Castle Hall Academy | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 863 | Good (overall), February 2023 | Attainment 8: 45.1 |
| Colne Valley High School | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 1,360 | Some aspects not as strong, January 2025Good (overall), September 2019 | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,522 | Report card, May 2026: safeguarding met | Attainment 8: 78.9 |
| Holmfirth High School | Community school | 11 to 16 | 1,328 | Outstanding (overall), June 2023 | Attainment 8: 56.2 |
| Honley High School | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 1,240 | School remains Good, December 2023 | Attainment 8: 54.8 |
| King James's School | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 1,055 | Standards maintained, February 2025Good (overall), November 2019 | Attainment 8: 43.3 |
| Kirkburton Middle School | Academy converter | 10 to 13 | 495 | Report card, February 2026: safeguarding met | 62% met KS2 standard |
| Manor Croft Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 1,032 | Good (overall), November 2022 | Attainment 8: 47.9 |
| Moor End Academy | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 1,053 | Outstanding (overall), June 2024 | Attainment 8: 46.4 |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School | Community school | 11 to 19 | 823 | Requires improvement (overall), May 2024 | Attainment 8: 36.7 |
| Newsome Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 824 | Good (overall), February 2024 | Attainment 8: 39.9 |
| North Huddersfield Trust School | Foundation school | 11 to 16 | 995 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | Attainment 8: 36.3 |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 853 | Good (overall), March 2023 | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
| Salendine Nook High School | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 1,419 | Standards maintained, January 2025 | Attainment 8: 52.6 |
| Scissett Middle School | Academy converter | 10 to 13 | 592 | Standards maintained, February 2025Good (overall), October 2019 | 59% met KS2 standard |
| Shelley College, A Share Academy | Academy converter | 13 to 18 | 1,274 | Graded inspection, December 2024: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 51.8 |
| Spen Valley High School | Foundation school | 11 to 16 | 958 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | Attainment 8: 36.3 |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 992 | Graded inspection, March 2025: no overall grade | Attainment 8: 34.9 |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar | Academy converter | 11 to 18 | 1,300 | Some aspects not as strong, November 2024Good (overall), February 2020 | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 902 | Good (overall), February 2023 | Attainment 8: 45.1 |
| Upper Batley High School | Academy sponsor led | 11 to 16 | 784 | School remains Good, June 2024 | Attainment 8: 43.4 |
| Westborough High School | Foundation school | 11 to 16 | 900 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met | Attainment 8: 42.1 |
| Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy | Academy converter | 11 to 16 | 1,228 | Standards maintained, March 2025 | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
All-through (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection | Results (KS2 2024/25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School | Free schools | 3 to 16 | 980 | Graded inspection, November 2024: no overall grade | 77% met KS2 standard |
Special (13)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School | Other independent special school | 5 to 18 | 15 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| Becker School | Other independent special school | 5 to 13 | 19 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| Castle Hill School | Academy special converter | 3 to 19 | 130 | Standards maintained, November 2024 |
| Edan Court School | Other independent special school | 8 to 18 | 22 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| Fable House | Other independent special school | 11 to 19 | No outcome in Ofsted's file | |
| Fairfield School | Foundation special school | 3 to 19 | 139 | Report card, June 2026: safeguarding met |
| Fields Rise School | Other independent special school | 11 to 16 | 21 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| Hollybank School | Non-maintained special school | 2 to 19 | 43 | School remains Outstanding, March 2024 |
| Joseph Norton Academy | Academy special converter | 7 to 16 | 62 | Standards maintained, February 2025 |
| Pivot Academy | Other independent special school | 5 to 18 | 124 | No outcome in Ofsted's file |
| Ravenshall School | Community special school | 5 to 19 | 212 | Standards maintained, November 2024 |
| Southgate School | Community special school | 4 to 16 | 182 | School remains Good, February 2024 |
| Woodley School and College | Community special school | 5 to 19 | 186 | School remains Good, March 2023 |
Sixth form and further education (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Latest Ofsted inspection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead College | Further education | 16 to 19 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Huddersfield New College | Further education | 16 to 19 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Kirklees College | Further education | 16 to 99 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
Independent (11)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Furqaan Preparatory School | Other independent school | 2 to 11 | 153 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Brian Jackson College | Other independent school | 13 to 18 | 74 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Cambridge Street School | Other independent school | 11 to 19 | 177 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| ES Independent School Kirklees | Other independent school | 11 to 19 | 52 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Huddersfield Grammar School | Other independent school | 3 to 16 | 493 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Madni Academy | Other independent school | 2 to 16 | 215 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Paradise Primary School | Other independent school | 2 to 11 | 173 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Rida Boys High School | Other independent school | 11 to 16 | 58 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| Rida Girls High School | Other independent school | 11 to 16 | 112 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| The Branch Christian School | Other independent school | 3 to 18 | 17 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
| The Mount School | Other independent school | 3 to 11 | 128 | Not in Ofsted's state-funded schools file |
Pupil referral and alternative provision (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils | Latest Ofsted inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 5 to 11 | 28 | School remains Good, February 2023 |
| Ethos College | Academy alternative provision converter | 14 to 16 | 46 | School remains Outstanding, January 2023 |
| Reach Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 11 to 14 | 40 | School remains Good, February 2023 |
Ofsted inspects state-funded schools; independent schools and colleges are inspected separately and show no outcome here.
Source: Get Information About Schools (Department for Education), edubasealldata20261015.csv; Ofsted, latest inspections as at 30 September 2026.