Schools

Schools in Horbury

There are 13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Horbury: 10 primary, 2 secondary, 1 alternative provision. 62% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 87% across Wakefield. Among the best results: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School.

WF4, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Horbury

13schools and nurseries

62%good or betterWakefield: 87%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Primary · 369 pupils · 0.2 miles School remains Good (2022)
Horbury Academy Secondary · 1070 pupils · 0.35 miles Report card Feb 2026: Strong standard in 2, expected standard in 3, needs attention in 1
Horbury Primary Academy Primary · 435 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2023)
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Primary · 125 pupils · 0.9 miles School remains Good (2023)
Evolve Academy Alternative provision · 44 pupils · 1.0 miles Good (2024)
South Ossett Infant Academy Primary · 71 pupils · 1.0 miles Good (2024)
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Primary · 138 pupils · 1.0 miles Some aspects not as strong (2025)
Ossett South Parade Primary Primary · 418 pupils · 1.1 miles School remains Good (2024)
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Primary · 601 pupils · 1.1 miles Requires improvement (2024)
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Secondary · 1699 pupils · 1.2 miles Report card Apr 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School Primary · 183 pupils · 1.2 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 6, needs attention in 1
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Primary · 161 pupils · 1.4 miles Good (2022)
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary · 336 pupils · 1.4 miles Outstanding in every area (2025)

Tap a school for its full Ofsted report.

Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionMon 7 Sept1.2 miles

Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School, WF4 4HQ
School inspectionWed 22 Apr1.2 miles

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, WF5 0DG

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Horbury	13	62%
Horbury Bridge	2	50%
Calder Grove	3	100%
Lupset	4	75%
Ossett	13	85%
Durkar	2	100%
Great Cliff	2	100%

See every Wakefield school on the Wakefield schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

Live in Horbury?

Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.

Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Horbury?

13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Horbury.

Are the schools in Horbury good?

62% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 87% across Wakefield.