Schools across Wakefield
Local authority · 161 schools across 11 towns
161
114 primary · 19 secondary
57,188
86% capacity used
47
6 outstanding · 41 good
66,145
8,957 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
74.4%
KS2 Maths
74.7%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,818 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,646 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.3%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
16.1%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
134
2024/25
Absence trend across Wakefield schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
86%
Plans Issued
457
Assessment Requests
844
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
127
Lodged
(2.5%)
79
Heard
11
Successful
(14%)
Primary (infant classes)
71
Lodged
(1.7%)
49
Heard
4
Successful
(8%)
Secondary
123
Lodged
(2.6%)
104
Heard
30
Successful
(29%)
Total
250
Lodged
(2.5%)
183
Heard
41
Successful
(22%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.