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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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