Ofsted school ratings in Calderdale
In Calderdale (Yorkshire and the Humber), 51 of 54 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 94.4%. That is 7.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 94.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 43
- Requires improvement
- 3
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 54
- rank 30/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Calderdale (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Calderdale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 14.8% |
| Good | 43 | 79.6% |
| Requires improvement | 3 | 5.6% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Calderdale
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 37 | 3 | 0 | 93.5% |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Calderdale
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Bath and North East Somerset95.1%
- Wandsworth95.0%
- Tower Hamlets94.9%
- Redbridge94.3%
- Barnsley93.9%
- York93.8%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Calderdale are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 51 of 54 graded state-funded schools in Calderdale hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 94.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Calderdale have?
- Calderdale has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 43 rated Good, out of 54 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Calderdale?
- No state-funded school in Calderdale currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 3 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Calderdale?
- By phase in Calderdale: 93.5% of 46 primary schools; 100.0% of 7 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Calderdale compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Calderdale ranks 30 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 94.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.