Ivy Lane School
Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF1 4AZ
With just 40 pupils on roll, Ivy Lane School is among the smallest independent schools in Wakefield, offering a notably intimate setting where pupils are unlikely to go unnoticed. This co-educational school admits children at age 11 and is overseen by Head Mr Michael Walsh. Its scale will suit families who value close attention and a tight-knit community over the bustle of a larger institution. As an independent school, fees apply, and it is inspected by the ISI.
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 40
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- https://www.theauroragroup.co.uk/services/schools/ivy-lane-school
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Michael Walsh
Teaching & academics
Ivy Lane operates 11+ entry, admitting pupils at age 11. The very small roll means teaching can be closely tailored to individual children, with a high degree of personal contact between staff and pupils.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, fee-paying co-educational school in Wakefield for families who want their child known as an individual rather than a number.
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Ivy Lane School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ivy Lane School located?
Ivy Lane School is located at Ivy Lane School, Ivy Lane, Wakefield, WF1 4AZ.
What type of school is Ivy Lane School?
Ivy Lane School is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Ivy Lane School?
Ivy Lane School has approximately 40 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.