Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
URN: 108309 • Wakefield WF1 3QY
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
- URN
- 108309
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 158 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3QY
Summary
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (QEGS) is an independent boys' school located in Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 281 pupils and a capacity for 360. The school is part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, which is recognised among the top independent schools in the North. QEGS offers a curriculum that combines ambitious academics with extensive extracurricular and super curricular programmes, supporting students in their personal development and preparing them for future success.
The school is committed to nurturing a positive learning environment, where tailored teaching and small class sizes allow for individual attention. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's supportive atmosphere, highlighting the strong relationships formed between students and teachers. The ethos of "The Wakefield Way" underpins the school's approach, focusing on academic, social, and ethical development.
Conveniently located near public transport links, QEGS encourages community engagement and offers a variety of activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school aims to enrich the lives of its students, fostering lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging within the school community.
The school is committed to nurturing a positive learning environment, where tailored teaching and small class sizes allow for individual attention. Parents have expressed satisfaction with the school's supportive atmosphere, highlighting the strong relationships formed between students and teachers. The ethos of "The Wakefield Way" underpins the school's approach, focusing on academic, social, and ethical development.
Conveniently located near public transport links, QEGS encourages community engagement and offers a variety of activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school aims to enrich the lives of its students, fostering lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging within the school community.
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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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 281
- Boys
- 281
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 1995-02-14
- Close date
- 2021-11-22
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 281 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 281 | 281 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 281 | 281 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 281 | 281 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 281 | 281 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 305 | 305 | 0 | 360 | 0.00 |
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