Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
URN: 108306 • Wakefield WF1 3QX
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
- URN
- 108306
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Brookes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924373943
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 154 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3QX
Summary
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) is an independent boys' school located in Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 755 pupils and a capacity of 920. The school is part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, which is recognised among the top independent schools in the North of England. QEGS offers a robust academic curriculum complemented by extensive extracurricular and super-curricular programmes, aimed at fostering personal development and preparing students for future success.
The school is committed to a guiding ethos known as "The Wakefield Way," which underpins its approach to education, social responsibility, and ethical development. This ethos promotes a supportive and nurturing environment, allowing students to thrive academically and socially. With a focus on tailored teaching and small class sizes, QEGS ensures that each pupil receives individual attention and support.
Located conveniently near public transport links, QEGS is easily accessible for families. The school encourages community involvement and offers various opportunities for engagement through events and open mornings, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families.
The school is committed to a guiding ethos known as "The Wakefield Way," which underpins its approach to education, social responsibility, and ethical development. This ethos promotes a supportive and nurturing environment, allowing students to thrive academically and socially. With a focus on tailored teaching and small class sizes, QEGS ensures that each pupil receives individual attention and support.
Located conveniently near public transport links, QEGS is easily accessible for families. The school encourages community involvement and offers various opportunities for engagement through events and open mornings, fostering a strong sense of belonging among students and their families.
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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
- 920
- Pupils
- 755
- Boys
- 755
- Girls
- 0
- 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 | 755 | 755 | 0 | 920 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 842 | 842 | 0 | 920 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 886 | 886 | 0 | 920 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 886 | 886 | 0 | 920 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 694 | 694 | 0 | 920 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 686 | 686 | 0 | 698 | 0.00 |
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