Hall Cliffe School
Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF4 6BB
Hall Cliffe School is a small independent school in Wakefield, with around 101 pupils across its roll. Mixed and non-denominational, it admits pupils from age 11 and offers GCSE qualifications, with Mrs Vicky Prosser at the helm. The intimate scale here sets it apart from larger mainstream secondaries, which is likely to appeal to families seeking a closely supported environment.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 101
- Location
- Wakefield, Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- witherslackgroup.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Vicky Prosser
Latest results
Attainment 8
6.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Hall Cliffe's headline attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 6.7 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils recorded as achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths. Figures this far from the norm usually reflect a cohort with particular learning needs rather than a conventional academic intake, and parents would do well to discuss directly with the school how progress is measured and supported. The school is inspected by the ISI and teaches towards GCSE.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent setting where the close-knit scale matters more than league-table figures. Best understood through a direct conversation with the school about how it supports each pupil.
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Hall Cliffe School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Hall Cliffe School located?
Hall Cliffe School is located at Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6BB.
What type of school is Hall Cliffe School?
Hall Cliffe School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Hall Cliffe School?
Hall Cliffe School has approximately 101 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.