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34 state primary schools within 2 miles and 21 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WF17, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near WF17

34 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WF17, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Batley Grammar School

    State all-through · Batley · 0.31 miles

    82of 100

    Places reached 2.98 miles in 2026 · 0.31 miles · results: top 17% in England

    How it scored 82
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 14,817 state schools in England: 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.98 miles away; this school is 0.31 miles from the middle of WF17, closer than that. Own admission authority (school or trust); local authority: Kirklees

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Park Road Junior Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Batley · 0.52 miles

    73of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.52 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      0.52 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Batley · 0.70 miles

    72of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 72
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Manorfield Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Batley · 0.74 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.74 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.6 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior, Infant and Early Years School

    State primary · Church of England · Batley · 1.5 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 8% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.7 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Purlwell Infant and Nursery School

    State primary · Batley · 0.72 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.72 miles

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      0.72 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Batley · 0.06 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.06 miles · results: better than 39% of schools in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters19.4 of 20 points

      0.06 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Hanging Heaton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

    State primary · Church of England · Batley · 1.6 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Mill Lane Primary School

    State primary · Batley · 1.1 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Warwick Road Primary School

    State primary · Batley · 1.1 miles

    63of 100

    Results: top 8% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.4 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 38 of 47. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near WF17

21 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WF17, ranked by what matters to you. 7 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Heckmondwike Grammar School

    State secondary · Grammar · Heckmondwike · 1.3 miles

    83of 100

    Places reached 6.81 miles in 2026 · results: top 3% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 83
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.00 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 6.81 miles away; this school is 1.29 miles from the middle of WF17, closer than that. Own admission authority (school or trust); local authority: Kirklees

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Batley Girls' High School

    State secondary · Girls · Batley · 1.0 miles

    79of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.00 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 79
    • Resultsmatters13.5 of 20 points

      Top 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.23 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16 of 20 points

      1.00 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 4.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Westborough High School

    State secondary · Dewsbury · 1.7 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.2 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 18.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Woodkirk Academy

    State secondary · Wakefield · 2.5 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 40% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters12.1 of 20 points

      Top 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.15 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.1 of 20 points

      2.5 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Bruntcliffe Academy

    State secondary · Leeds · 2.1 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 25% in England · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters15.2 of 20 points

      Top 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.34 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.5 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 34.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Morley Academy

    State secondary · Leeds · 2.2 miles

    66of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 14% in England · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.56 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.1 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters4.4 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.25 miles away; this school is 2.23 miles from the middle of WF17, further than that. Leeds City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 11.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Upper Batley High School

    State secondary · Boys · Batley · 0.34 miles

    64of 100

    0.34 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.12 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.6 of 20 points

      0.34 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 121 of 134. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Batley Grammar School

    State all-through · Batley · 0.31 miles

    59of 100

    0.31 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · absence 8.4% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.8 of 20 points

      0.31 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 112 of 133. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 8.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Manor Croft Academy

    State secondary · Dewsbury · 2.0 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 32% in England · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters7.3 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.20 miles away; this school is 1.96 miles from the middle of WF17, further than that. Own admission authority (school or trust); local authority: Kirklees

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 77.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Cockburn School

    State secondary · Leeds · 4.5 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 9% in England · absence 8.2% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of WF17, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.28 miles away; this school is 4.49 miles from the middle of WF17, further than that. Leeds City Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 9.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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