Ofsted school ratings in Kirklees
In Kirklees (Yorkshire and the Humber), 72 of 88 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.8%. That is 5.4 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 81.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 65
- Requires improvement
- 13
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 88
- rank 117/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Kirklees (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Kirklees | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 8.0% |
| Good | 65 | 73.9% |
| Requires improvement | 13 | 14.8% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 3.4% |
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 Kirklees
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 5 | 51 | 12 | 3 | 78.9% |
| Secondary | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 93.8% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Kirklees are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 72 of 88 graded state-funded schools in Kirklees hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.8%. 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 Kirklees have?
- Kirklees has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 65 rated Good, out of 88 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Kirklees?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Kirklees, and 13 rated Requires improvement, out of 88 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Kirklees?
- By phase in Kirklees: 78.9% of 71 primary schools; 93.8% of 16 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Kirklees compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Kirklees ranks 117 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 81.8% 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.