Best primary schools in Dukinfield (2026)
Dukinfield has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield, in the top 7% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 64%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 7% in England |
St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield Dukinfield · Church of England |
83% | 83% | 15% | No rating | |
2 Top 33% in England |
Lyndhurst Primary School Dukinfield |
68% | 68% | 10% | Requires improvement | |
3 Bottom 42% in England |
Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery Dukinfield |
60% | 77% | 8% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 19% in England |
Yew Tree Primary School Dukinfield |
50% | 48% | 2% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 9% in England |
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Dukinfield · Roman Catholic |
45% | 45% | 0% | No rating |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Dukinfield?
On exam results over the last three years, St John's CofE Primary School, Dukinfield is the top-ranked primary school in Dukinfield, in the top 7% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.