The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-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
61.7
17.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% 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
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 675
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Judith Tingle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeart of Yorkshire Education Group
16 plus · Very close
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Independent · Very close
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Primary · 431m away
CAPA College
16 plus · 581m away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Primary · 930m away
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Questions parents ask
Is Wakefield Girls' High School a selective school?
Yes. Wakefield Girls' High 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 Wakefield Girls' High School?
Wakefield Girls' High School currently has 675 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wakefield Girls' High School take?
Wakefield Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18.
Where is Wakefield Girls' High School?
Wakefield Girls' High School is in Wakefield, WF1 2QS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wakefield Girls' High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wakefield Girls' High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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