Independent

Denby Grange School

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF4 4JG

With around 50 pupils, Denby Grange School is a notably small independent in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger mainstream schools and points to a setting where pupils are known individually rather than as one of many. Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the process. The published headline results sit well below national averages, which suggests this is a school best understood through the kind of pupil it supports rather than through league-table comparisons alone.

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Pupils

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Overview & data

Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
50
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website
https://www.keyschildren.co.uk/schools/denby-grange-school/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

4.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's average Attainment 8 score stands at 4.4, against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Figures of this kind, in a school of this size, often reflect a particular cohort or specialised intake rather than the whole picture, so families are encouraged to ask directly about how progress is measured and supported. The very small roll does, at least, allow teaching to be closely tailored to each pupil.

The last word

A small, fee-paying Wakefield school where the personal scale matters more than the headline data. Families should visit and ask searching questions about how each child is supported.

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Denby Grange School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Denby Grange School located?

Denby Grange School is located at Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, WF4 4JG.

What type of school is Denby Grange School?

Denby Grange School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.

How many pupils attend Denby Grange School?

Denby Grange School has approximately 50 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.