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Wakefield Girls' High School

Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS

Wakefield Girls' High School is a private secondary-stage school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with a published age range of 7-18.

Private school Girls Ages 7-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Girls only
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Wakefield Girls' High School is the girls' junior, senior and Sixth Form route within Wakefield Grammar School Foundation. From September 2026, the Foundation's three schools are planned to come together as Wakefield Grammar School in a co-educational diamond model; until then, the existing route remains for pupils aged 7 to 18.

The academic journey broadens as pupils move through the school. Years 7 to 9 combine English, mathematics, sciences and humanities with languages, computing, art, drama, music, philosophy and religion, food and nutrition and sport. Spanish or German and classical civilisation or Latin provide further choices, while Years 10 and 11 add personal options to a common core.

Relationships and confidence sit alongside subject knowledge. Junior pupils are encouraged to express ideas inventively, while specialist teachers support older students as they build independence and academic direction. The Sixth Form continues that pattern through small teaching groups, pastoral care, leadership opportunities and dedicated spaces. In 2025, 45% of GCSE grades were at 9 to 7.

More than 100 activities extend life beyond lessons across sport, music, drama, trips, service and leadership, linked to the Pathways To Success programme. From September 2026, primary and Sixth Form are planned to become co-educational, while teaching from 11 to 16 remains single sex. The school's character lies in that combination of established girls' education and a defined transition ahead.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
87% grade 5+ in English and maths and 61.7 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 21.1% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wakefield and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Wakefield Girls' High School, Wakefield, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
61.7
Grade 5+ English and maths
87%
EBacc APS
5.54
EBacc entry
39.8%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wakefield and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Wakefield Girls' High School, Wakefield, and England. 80 66.7 53.3 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Girls only
Age range
7-18
Headteacher
Mrs Judith Tingle
Pupil roll
589 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Postcode
WF1 2QS
Area
Wakefield

School leadership

Headteacher
Mrs Judith Tingle

School contact

School phone
01924372490

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01924372490
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
7-18
Gender
Girls only
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
61.7 Attainment 8
GCSE results
88% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
87% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.54 EBacc APS
A-level results
21.1% AAB or better
A-level average points
38.95 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: 11 March 2025

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 11 March 2025. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Wakefield Girls' High School handle admissions?

Wakefield Girls' High School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Wakefield Girls' High School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Wakefield Girls' High School?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Wakefield Girls' High School?

Wakefield Girls' High School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 11 March 2025.