Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
School-first choices in West Yorkshire need cross-checking because the strongest schools and the strongest postcode fundamentals are related but not identical. This ranking covers 120 secondary schools across 5 local authority districts. Postcode area LS29 has the highest average school score (91.4 across 2 schools), while HD2 sits at the lower end (23.9). 95% of ranked West Yorkshire secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in West Yorkshire on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the West Yorkshire comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the West Yorkshire ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Carr Manor Community School | 88.9 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 12 | Garforth Academy | 88.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 13 | The Morley Academy | 88.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 14 | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy | 88.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | The North Halifax Grammar School | 88.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 16 | The Ruth Gorse Academy | 87.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 17 | Shelley College, A Share Academy | 86.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 18 | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School | 86.1 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 19 | The Farnley Academy | 85.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 20 | Dixons Kings Academy | 82.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 21 | Dixons Trinity Chapeltown | 81.8 | Outstanding | All-through |
| 22 | Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford | 80.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 23 | Cockburn School | 79.7 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 24 | Trinity Academy Cathedral | 79.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 25 | Rodillian Academy | 78.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Dixons City Academy | 78.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 27 | Dixons Trinity Academy | 77.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 28 | Kettlethorpe High School | 77.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Horsforth School | 76.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | Moor End Academy | 76.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in West Yorkshire
What is the best secondary school in West Yorkshire?
The Crossley Heath School is the top-ranked secondary school in West Yorkshire (LocaleIQ score 97 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 74.5. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the West Yorkshire secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in West Yorkshire?
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School tops the West Yorkshire primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 97% · higher 53%. See the full primary school ranking for West Yorkshire for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in West Yorkshire have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in West Yorkshire: The Crossley Heath School (Attainment 8 74.5); Heckmondwike Grammar School (Attainment 8 80.2); Ilkley Grammar School (Attainment 8 56.5). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in West Yorkshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
28 secondary schools in the West Yorkshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Ilkley Grammar School, Roundhay School, Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College, Boston Spa Academy, Allerton High School, and 23 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in West Yorkshire?
This ranking covers 120 secondary schools in the West Yorkshire comparison pool, across 5 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of West Yorkshire has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, LS29 has the strongest cluster — 91.4 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. HD2 sits at the lower end (23.9 average). School-first choices in West Yorkshire need cross-checking because the strongest schools and the strongest postcode fundamentals are related but not identical. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.