Ofsted school ratings in Wakefield
In Wakefield (Yorkshire and the Humber), 51 of 61 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 83.6%. That is 3.6 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 83.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 44
- Requires improvement
- 10
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 61
- rank 110/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Wakefield (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Wakefield | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 11.5% |
| Good | 44 | 72.1% |
| Requires improvement | 10 | 16.4% |
| 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 Wakefield
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Secondary | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Special | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Wakefield are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 51 of 61 graded state-funded schools in Wakefield hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 83.6%. 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 Wakefield have?
- Wakefield has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 44 rated Good, out of 61 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Wakefield?
- No state-funded school in Wakefield currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 10 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Wakefield?
- By phase in Wakefield: 83.3% of 48 primary schools; 90.0% of 10 secondary schools; 100.0% of 1 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Wakefield compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Wakefield ranks 110 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 83.6% 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.