What counts as an independent primary school option in Wakefield District?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Wakefield District?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Wakefield District hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Wakefield District appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Wakefield District

Schools across Wakefield district. Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 3 schools in Wakefield District. Schools featured here include Ackworth School, Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield and Silcoates School.

Key Performance Metrics for Wakefield District

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield District65%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield District9%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Wakefield District83%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield District7.4/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield District

65%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield District

9%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Wakefield District

83%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield District

7.4/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Wakefield District

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

Ackworth School
Ackworth
Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
Wakefield City Centre
Silcoates School
Wrenthorpe