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Schools in Kirklees

  • 182State-funded schools
  • 144Primary
  • 27Secondary
  • 7Special
  • Yorkshire and the HumberRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
89%
6 pts above England (84%)
4,787 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
94%
close to England (92%)
4,554 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
2.1
close to England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Kirklees
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
89%got their first choice
6 pts above England (84%)

4,787 applicants · 2.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 89%; England 84%
  2. 2025 90%; England 84%
  3. 2024 91%; England 83%
  4. 2023 87%; England 83%
  5. 2022 89%; England 83%
  6. 2021 85%; England 81%
  7. 2020 83%; England 82%
  8. 2019 86%; England 81%
  9. 2018 86%; England 82%
  10. 2017 87%; England 83%
  11. 2016 86%; England 84%
  12. 2015 82%; England 84%
  13. 2014 85%; England 85%
  • Kirklees
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20264,78789.2%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20254,87189.9%97.8%2.2%
Sep 20244,99590.6%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20235,06986.6%96.7%3.3%
Sep 20225,08088.6%97.3%2.7%
Sep 20215,01585.0%96.3%3.7%
Sep 20205,04082.8%95.4%4.6%
Sep 20194,90285.5%96.5%3.5%
Sep 20184,77186.0%96.8%3.2%
Sep 20174,70087.1%96.9%3.1%
Sep 20164,58985.7%96.6%3.4%
Sep 20154,64582.2%95.0%5.0%
Sep 20144,47584.7%96.4%3.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
94%got their first choice
close to England (92%)

4,554 applicants · 0.7% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 94%; England 92%
  2. 2025 94%; England 93%
  3. 2024 94%; England 93%
  4. 2023 93%; England 92%
  5. 2022 94%; England 92%
  6. 2021 92%; England 92%
  7. 2020 91%; England 90%
  8. 2019 92%; England 91%
  9. 2018 93%; England 91%
  10. 2017 92%; England 90%
  11. 2016 90%; England 88%
  12. 2015 91%; England 88%
  13. 2014 92%; England 88%
  • Kirklees
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20264,55493.8%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20254,58493.6%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20244,67193.7%99.4%0.6%
Sep 20234,78193.4%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20224,69994.1%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20214,87992.5%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20205,06091.3%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20195,15791.9%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20185,09993.0%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20175,09591.6%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20165,31689.9%97.6%2.4%
Sep 20155,46790.6%97.1%2.9%
Sep 20145,30391.6%97.3%2.7%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 28 schools of 182 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (22)
  • Post-16 provision (2)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 130 schools · graded 2010 to 2024

  • Outstanding11
  • Good106
  • Requires improvement10
  • Inadequate3

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 22 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education2173–
Behaviour and attitudes220––
Personal development715––
Leadership and management2182–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 2.

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Secondary schools in Kirklees

27 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Batley Grammar School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.5 applications per place 43.5 31%
Spen Valley High School 2026 2.9 applications per place 36.3 36%
The Mirfield Free Grammar Some aspects not as strong2024 2.9 applications per place 43.5 25%
Castle Hall Academy Good2023 2.8 applications per place 45.1 35%
BBG Academy Remains Good2021 2.8 applications per place 51.0 17%
Heckmondwike Grammar School Selective 2026 2.8 applications per place 78.9 6%
Royds Hall, A Share Academy Good2023 2.8 applications per place 45.7 47%
Honley High School Remains Good2023 2.8 applications per place 54.8 23%
Salendine Nook High School Standards maintained2025 2.8 applications per place 52.6 22%
Newsome Academy Good2024 2.6 applications per place 39.9 48%
All Saints Catholic College Faith Good2022 2.4 applications per place 47.2 31%
Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy Standards maintained2025 2.2 applications per place 45.7 26%
Manor Croft Academy Good2022 2.1 applications per place 47.9 39%
Moor End Academy Outstanding2024 1.9 applications per place 46.4 48%
Westborough High School 2026 1.8 applications per place 42.1 48%
Upper Batley High School Remains Good2024 1.8 applications per place 43.4 30%
Holmfirth High School Outstanding2023 1.8 applications per place 56.2 18%
King James's School Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place 43.3 29%
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 34.9 46%
Colne Valley High School Some aspects not as strong2025 1.6 applications per place 40.8 25%
Netherhall Learning Campus High School Requires improvement2024 1.6 applications per place 36.7 53%
Batley Girls' High School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 45.2 32%
North Huddersfield Trust School 2026 1.4 applications per place 36.3 53%
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Good2023 1.4 applications per place 45.1 34%
Kirkburton Middle School 2026 no data – 14%
Scissett Middle School Standards maintained2025 no data – 17%
Shelley College, A Share Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 no data 51.8 13%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Kirklees

144 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Hartshead Junior and Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 5.3small intake applications per place 64% 6%
Carlton Junior and Infant School Improved significantly2024 4.9 applications per place 0% 19%
Wellhouse Junior and Infant School 2026 4.7small intake applications per place 36% 13%
Field Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Good2023 4.3 applications per place 77% 11%
Cumberworth CofE First School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 4.3small intake applications per place – 2%
Clough Head Junior and Infant School Standards maintained2025 4.3small intake applications per place 64% 12%
Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy Requires improvement2024 4.0small intake applications per place 41% 29%
Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Faith Good2022 3.9 applications per place 75% 15%
Helme Church of England Academy Faith 2026 3.9 applications per place 77% 17%
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Faith Good2023 3.8small intake applications per place 71% 16%
Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School Standards maintained2025 3.8small intake applications per place 73% 15%
Wilberlee Junior and Infant School Remains Good2022 3.8small intake applications per place 58% 13%
Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith Good2024 3.6small intake applications per place 54% 32%
Hopton Primary School 2026 3.6 applications per place 73% 11%
Birstall Primary Academy Remains Good2023 3.5 applications per place 65% 27%
Howard Park Community School Remains Good2022 3.4 applications per place 59% 19%
Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School Faith 2026 3.4 applications per place – 15%
Holmfirth Junior Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2022 3.4 applications per place 58% 12%
Netherthong Primary School Good2023 3.4 applications per place 84% 8%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Faith Standards maintained2024 3.3 applications per place 61% 21%
St John’s CE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.2 applications per place – 22%
East Bierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith 2026 3.2 applications per place 71% 12%
Meltham Moor Primary School Good2024 3.2 applications per place 90% 29%
Linthwaite Clough Primary School Special measures Inadequate2023 3.1 applications per place – 22%
Farnley Tyas Church of England Voluntary Controlled First School Faith Good2023 3.1small intake applications per place – 4%
Lepton CofE Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2023 3.1 applications per place 78% 17%
Brockholes Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Faith Outstanding2023 3.0 applications per place 77% 10%
Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Faith Remains Good2023 3.0 applications per place 68% 13%
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School Faith Remains Good2023 3.0 applications per place 58% 17%
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School Faith Good2023 2.9 applications per place 83% 29%
Brambles Primary Academy Good2023 2.9 applications per place 56% 31%
Old Bank Academy Good2024 2.9 applications per place 47% 62%
Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.9 applications per place – 35%
Fixby Junior and Infant School Remains Good2024 2.8 applications per place – 31%
Ashbrow School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.8 applications per place 54% 49%
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Faith 2026 2.8 applications per place 68% 7%
Reinwood Infant and Nursery School Good2021 2.8 applications per place – 19%
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 2.7 applications per place 53% 33%
Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School Good2023 2.7 applications per place 72% 33%
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary Academy Faith Good2022 2.7 applications per place 62% 21%
Warwick Road Primary School Remains Good2024 2.7 applications per place 83% 19%
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School 2026 2.6 applications per place 43% 40%
Pentland Infant and Nursery School Good2023 2.6 applications per place – 12%
Moorlands Primary School Remains Good2024 2.6 applications per place – 9%
Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2023 2.6 applications per place 70% 35%
Hade Edge Junior, Infant and Nursery School Requires improvement2023 2.6small intake applications per place 25% 4%
Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy Not yet inspected 2.6 applications per place 63% 45%
Mill Lane Primary School Good2024 2.6 applications per place 70% 31%
St Aidan's Church of England Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.6 applications per place – 6%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.6 applications per place 68% 37%
Hinchliffe Mill Junior and Infant School Remains Good · concerns noted2024 2.6small intake applications per place 65% 14%
Overthorpe CofE Academy Faith Good2024 2.6 applications per place 53% 48%
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Good2022 2.6 applications per place 57% 27%
Skelmanthorpe Academy Standards maintained2025 2.5 applications per place – 12%
Denby Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Faith 2026 2.5small intake applications per place – 6%
Shelley First School Good2023 2.5 applications per place – 2%
Thurstonland Endowed Voluntary Controlled First School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.5small intake applications per place – 2%
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy Requires improvement2023 2.5 applications per place – 31%
Oak CofE Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.4 applications per place 41% 51%
Gomersal Primary School Remains Good2023 2.4 applications per place 64% 8%
Millbridge, A Share Primary Academy 2026 2.4 applications per place 66% 52%
Emley First School Outstanding2024 2.4 applications per place – 12%
Savile Town Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Faith Remains Good2022 2.4 applications per place – 20%
Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School Good2022 2.4 applications per place 69% 33%
Lindley Church of England Infant School Faith 2026 2.3 applications per place – 6%
Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy Faith Requires improvement2022 2.3 applications per place 68% 33%
Earlsheaton Infant School Good2024 2.3 applications per place – 21%
Denby Dale First and Nursery School Good2023 2.3 applications per place – 8%
Birkenshaw Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Faith 2026 2.3 applications per place 77% 6%
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2024 2.3 applications per place 52% 37%
Purlwell Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2022 2.3 applications per place – 20%
Westmoor Primary School Remains Good2024 2.3 applications per place 63% 39%
Flockton CofE (C) First School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place – 38%
All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School Faith Special measures 2026 2.2 applications per place 56% 35%
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 2.2 applications per place 77% 15%
Birdsedge First School Good2022 2.2small intake applications per place – 25%
Shepley First School Good2024 2.2 applications per place – 7%
Upperthong Junior and Infant School Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 71% 6%
Dalton School 2026 2.1 applications per place 52% 30%
Kirkheaton Primary School Good2023 2.1 applications per place 47% 15%
Scissett Church of England Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 2.1 applications per place – 18%
Scholes Village Primary School Standards maintained2024 2.1 applications per place 50% 25%
Lowerhouses CofE Primary School Faith Not yet inspected 2.1small intake applications per place 61% 60%
Headlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.1 applications per place 52% 23%
Moldgreen Community Primary School Good2022 2.1 applications per place 55% 29%
New Mill Infant School Outstanding2024 2.1 applications per place – 22%
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy Faith Standards maintained2025 2.1 applications per place 60% 42%
Kaye's Academy 2026 2.1 applications per place – 12%
Nields Academy Special measures Inadequate2023 2.1 applications per place 77% 29%
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School Good2024 2.1 applications per place 69% 9%
Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place 72% 19%
Honley CofE (VC) Junior, Infant and Nursery School Faith Good2024 2.0 applications per place 47% 16%
Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.0 applications per place 69% 13%
Carlinghow Academy Good2022 2.0 applications per place 64% 40%
Highburton CofE First Academy Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place – 7%
Holme Junior and Infant School Remains Good2024 2.0small intake applications per place – 4%
Rowley Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2025 2.0 applications per place 81% 11%
St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Faith 2026 2.0 applications per place 32% 30%
Hillside Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9 applications per place 67% 48%
Meltham CofE (VC) Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 1.9 applications per place 59% 11%
Scholes (Holmfirth) Junior & Infant School Requires improvement2022 1.9 applications per place 59% 22%
St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 1.9 applications per place 59% 14%
Beaumont Primary Academy Improved significantly2024 1.9 applications per place 66% 33%
Shaw Cross Infant and Nursery School 2026 1.9 applications per place – 20%
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2025 1.8 applications per place – 28%
Heckmondwike Primary Academy Special measures Inadequate2023 1.8 applications per place 78% 21%
Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School Faith Good2023 1.8 applications per place – 45%
Boothroyd Primary Academy Graded · no overall grade2024 1.8 applications per place 41% 43%
Manorfield Infant and Nursery School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place – 17%
Hill View Academy Good2023 1.7 applications per place 63% 57%
Netherton Infant and Nursery School Remains Good2024 1.7 applications per place – 10%
Mount Pleasant Primary School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 65% 33%
Co-op Academy Smithies Moor Requires improvement2024 1.7 applications per place 66% 54%
Orchard Primary Academy Good2022 1.6 applications per place 43% 70%
St Thomas CE Primary School Faith Requires improvement2023 1.6 applications per place – 47%
Eastborough Academy Requires improvement2021 1.6 applications per place 68% 34%
Christ Church CE Academy Faith 2026 1.5 applications per place 48% 64%
Thornhill Lees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant and Nursery School Faith Remains Good2023 1.5 applications per place – 20%
High Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Standards maintained2024 1.4small intake applications per place 30% 47%
Lydgate Junior and Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.4 applications per place 68% 25%
Fieldhead Primary Academy Good2023 1.4 applications per place 70% 62%
Thornhill Junior and Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3 applications per place 55% 45%
Woodside Green, A Share Primary Academy Good2022 1.2 applications per place 43% 40%
Marsden Infant and Nursery School Requires improvement2024 1.2 applications per place – 20%
Diamond Wood Community Academy Standards maintained2024 1.2 applications per place – 27%
Birkby Junior School Good2023 no data 63% 41%
Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Faith Remains Good2024 no data 73% 29%
Grange Moor Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – –
Headfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Faith Remains Good2024 no data 65% 29%
Hepworth Junior and Infant School Remains Good2023 no data – –
Hightown Primary School 2026 no data – –
Hyrstmount Junior School Good2021 no data – 30%
Lindley Junior School Good2023 no data 65% 12%
Manor Road Academy Remains Good2022 no data – –
Marsden Junior School Good2022 no data 73% 24%
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Good2023 no data 42% 56%
New Mill Junior School Outstanding2024 no data 49% 26%
Newsome Junior Academy Good2023 no data 53% 36%
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Faith Remains Good2023 no data 77% 51%
Reinwood Junior School Remains Good2022 no data – 28%
Roberttown CofE Primary School Faith Good2024 no data – –
South Crosland Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Faith Remains Good2023 no data 51% 15%
Staincliffe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Faith Remains Good2023 no data 49% 28%
Windmill CofE Primary School 2026 no data – –

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

11 schools