The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Boys only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 755
- Capacity
- 82%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Dr Richard Brookes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
154 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWakefield Girls' High School
Independent · Very close
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
16 plus · 367m away
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 379m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 660m away
CAPA College
16 plus · 751m away
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Primary · 754m away
Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School currently has 755 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School take?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is in Wakefield, WF1 3QX, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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