The data, released by the Department for Education this week, ranks schools by pupil progress in reading, writing and maths, as well as the percentage of pupils reaching the "expected standard" in their education by the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6). Check out the top 14 performing schools in the district below, or view the full ranking of all the primary schools in the district here.
5. Pontefract Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, Pontefract
Percentage of pupils meeting expected standard: 87%. Progress scores: Reading, 1.5, average; Writing, 1.6, average; Maths, 0.8, average. Photo: Google Maps
6. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract
Percentage of pupils meeting expected standard: 87%. Progress scores: Reading, 4.7, well above average; Writing, 2, average; Maths, 2, above average. Photo: Google Maps
7. Fitzwilliam Primary School, Pontefract
Percentage of pupils meeting expected standard: 86%. Progress scores: Reading, -0.7 average; Writing, -1.7, average; Maths, -0.7, average. Photo: Google Maps
8. St Ignatius Catholic Primary School, Wakefield
Percentage of pupils meeting expected standard: 86%. Progress scores: Reading, 2.3, average; Writing, 0.2, average; Maths, 1.5, average. Photo: Google Maps