MixedIndependent

Hall Cliffe Primary School

Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF2 0QB

With just 34 pupils on roll, Hall Cliffe Primary School is a notably small independent school in Wakefield. Its modest size means a close-knit community where every child is known, and class groups are necessarily intimate. The school is co-educational and non-denominational, taking both boys and girls without a religious affiliation. It is led by headteacher Mr Richard Horton.

34

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
34
Location
Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website
https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/our-schools/hall-cliffe-primary-school/

Headteacher

Head Mr Richard Horton

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Teaching & academics

As an independent school inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, Hall Cliffe operates outside the state framework. Its small roll allows for a high degree of individual attention, which can suit children who benefit from a personal approach to their learning.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

The last word

A small, fee-paying primary in Wakefield that trades scale for a tightly-knit, individually focused environment.

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Hall Cliffe Primary School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Hall Cliffe Primary School located?

Hall Cliffe Primary School is located at Wakefield, WF2 0QB.

What type of school is Hall Cliffe Primary School?

Hall Cliffe Primary School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.

How many pupils attend Hall Cliffe Primary School?

Hall Cliffe Primary School has approximately 34 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.