Best primary schools in Horbury (2026)
Horbury has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy, in the top 2% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 74%, 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 2% in England |
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Horbury · Church of England |
91% | 93% | 13% | No rating | |
2 Top 27% in England |
Horbury Primary Academy Horbury |
71% | 78% | 10% | Good | |
3 Bottom 28% in England |
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Horbury · Church of England |
55% | 52% | 3% | No rating |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Horbury?
On exam results over the last three years, Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Horbury, in the top 2% 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.