Kirklees has 12 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 9 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybank School | Outstanding | 17 Oct 2018 | WF14 |
| Ravenshall School | Outstanding | 13 Feb 2019 | WF12 |
| Barraclough Hall School | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | HD2 |
| Becker School | Good | 3 Jul 2025 | WF17 |
| Edan Court School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | HD8 |
| Fairfield School | Strong | 23 Jun 2026 | WF17 |
| Fields Rise School | Good | 13 Jun 2024 | HD5 |
| Joseph Norton Academy | Good | 9 Apr 2019 | HD8 |
| Pivot Academy | Good | 18 Jan 2018 | HD2 |
| Southgate School | Good | 21 Nov 2018 | HD5 |
| Woodley School and College | Good | 1 Nov 2017 | HD5 |
| Castle Hill School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | HD4 |