The Best Schools In Whitley 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 Whitley. These top schools near Whitley 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 Whitley and see the best and worst performing schools

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Sherburn High School

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Our number one ranked school in Whitley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Sherburn High School.

Pupils

857

Ages

11 - 18

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Garforth Academy

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Garforth Academy is ranked second in Whitley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils

1897

Ages

11 - 18

Gender

Mixed

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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

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At number 3 in the best schools in Whitley based on our authoritative ranking is St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy.

Pupils

1488

Ages

11 - 18

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Mixed

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Ridgewood School

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

Pupils

1457

Ages

11 - 19

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Mixed

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Hall Cross Academy

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Our number five ranked school in Whitley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Hall Cross Academy.

Pupils

1991

Ages

11 - 18

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Mixed

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

Sherburn High School
Garforth Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Ridgewood School
Hall Cross Academy

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The Best Schools In Whitley Rated & Reviewed

Sherburn High School

Garforth Academy

St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

Ridgewood School

Hall Cross Academy

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

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