Wakefield Girls' High School has closed (Tuesday 1 September 2026).
It merged with another school.
Wakefield Girls' High School, Wakefield
Wakefield Girls' High School is an independent school for girls aged 7 to 18 in Wakefield.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Wakefield Girls' High School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Wakefield Girls' High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Wakefield Girls' High School are Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield (0.1 miles, selective); Silcoates School (1.2 miles); and Queenswood School (5.6 miles, Good, selective).
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory SchoolQueen Elizabeths School WakefieldSilcoates SchoolQueenswood School
Where pupils go next
Of the 65 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 72% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 100 pupils (17%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wentworth Street Girls High School, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wakefield Girls' High School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 679 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wakefield (130), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Wakefield Girls' High School (WGHS) is a private school in Wakefield, England, established in 1878 in Wentworth House. The initial enrolment of 59 pupils has since increased to 665.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Wakefield Girls' High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Wakefield Girls' High School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wakefield Girls' High School.
- Total Sports @ Wakefield Grammar School Foundation150m away · Not yet graded
- GMI Education Centre Tutoring730m away · Not yet graded
- Pinders Primary School Tutoring990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
589 pupils
900 places
311 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wakefield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wakefield
Across Wakefield council
Places available
4,300
Applications
3,912
Got 1st preference
90.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All secondary applications across Wakefield council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
100
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
17.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
589
Total Pupils
0
Boys
589
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Wakefield Girls' High School
What are GCSE results like at Wakefield Girls' High School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Wakefield Girls' High School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Wakefield Girls' High School?
Wakefield Girls' High School has around 589 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wakefield Girls' High School?
Wakefield Girls' High School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Wakefield Girls' High School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wakefield Girls' High School: Total Sports @ Wakefield Grammar School Foundation (150m away, registered, not yet graded), GMI Education Centre Tutoring (730m away, registered, not yet graded) and Pinders Primary School Tutoring (990m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Wakefield Girls' High School?
Wakefield Girls' High School is at Wentworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QS.