The Best Schools In West Yorkshire Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in West Yorkshire. These top schools near West Yorkshire are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in West Yorkshire and see the best and worst performing schools

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Ermysted's Grammar School

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Our number one ranked school in West Yorkshire based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Ermysted's Grammar School.

Pupils

825

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Boys

Type

Voluntary aided school

Skipton Girls' High School

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Skipton Girls' High School is ranked second in West Yorkshire based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

884

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Type

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Ilkley Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in West Yorkshire based on our authoritative ranking is Ilkley Grammar School.

Pupils

2134

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Beckfoot School

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The school ranked at number four in our West Yorkshire league table is Beckfoot School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils

1631

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

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Bingley Grammar School

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Our number five ranked school in West Yorkshire based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Bingley Grammar School.

Pupils

1932

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

Type

Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in West Yorkshire and their catchment areas in West Yorkshire ranked by School Guide in 2025

Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton Girls' High School
Ilkley Grammar School
Beckfoot School
Bingley Grammar School

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The Best Schools In West Yorkshire Rated & Reviewed

Ermysted's Grammar School

Skipton Girls' High School

Ilkley Grammar School

Beckfoot School

Bingley Grammar School

Top 5 best performing schools in West Yorkshire and their catchment areas in West Yorkshire ranked by School Guide in 2025

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