Wakefield Girls' High School
URN: 108305 • Wakefield WF1 2QS
Overview
- Name
- Wakefield Girls' High School
- URN
- 108305
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Judith Tingle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924372490
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wentworth Street, Wakefield WF1 2QS
Summary
Wakefield Girls' High School is an independent school located in Wakefield, catering exclusively to girls aged 7 to 18. With a current enrolment of 675 pupils and a capacity of 900, the school is part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, which is recognized among the top independent school groups in the North of England. The school emphasizes a holistic education, combining academic excellence with extensive extracurricular and super curricular activities to foster personal development.
The ethos of Wakefield Girls' High School is encapsulated in "The Wakefield Way," which guides the school's approach to education, social interaction, and ethical development. The school prides itself on small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention from teachers and support from teaching assistants, which contributes to a nurturing learning environment.
Located in the historic centre of Wakefield, the school is easily accessible by public transport and offers various school bus services. Parents have praised the school for its supportive community and the positive impact it has on students, highlighting the strong role models among older students and the enriching experiences provided through a diverse range of activities.
The ethos of Wakefield Girls' High School is encapsulated in "The Wakefield Way," which guides the school's approach to education, social interaction, and ethical development. The school prides itself on small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention from teachers and support from teaching assistants, which contributes to a nurturing learning environment.
Located in the historic centre of Wakefield, the school is easily accessible by public transport and offers various school bus services. Parents have praised the school for its supportive community and the positive impact it has on students, highlighting the strong role models among older students and the enriching experiences provided through a diverse range of activities.
Useful links
- Firefly Parent Portal (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (other)
- Queen Elizabeth's School, Wakefield (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Wakefield Girls High School (other)
- Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hall Cliffe Primary School (58.3)
- Kingsland Primary School (58.3)
- Wakefield independent sch (57.0)
- Denby Grange School (55.8)
- Meadowcroft School (55.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 7 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 675
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 675
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 675 | 0 | 675 | 900 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 734 | 0 | 734 | 900 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 765 | 0 | 765 | 900 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 765 | 0 | 765 | 900 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 596 | 0 | 596 | 900 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 621 | 0 | 621 | 734 | 0.00 |
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