Independent

Wakefield Girls' High School

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · WF1 2QS

An independent girls' school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, this is a medium-sized institution of around 675 pupils where strong academic results are the headline. Entry is at age 11 via an 11+ assessment, and the school's exam outcomes sit well above national benchmarks. It will appeal to families seeking a single-sex, fee-paying education with a clear academic focus.

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 675
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber
Website: www.wgsf.org.uk

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

61.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

64%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

Results are the school's defining strength. The average Attainment 8 score of 61.7 is comfortably ahead of the national average of 46.9, and 64% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in both English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Together these figures point to a cohort that consistently outperforms the typical English secondary.

The last word

A high-achieving independent girls' school where the academic record speaks for itself. Families weighing the 11+ route should expect a competitive, results-driven environment.

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