Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School has closed (Tuesday 1 September 2026).
It merged with another school.
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School, Wakefield
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Wakefield.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School are Wakefield Girls' High School (under 0.1 miles, selective); Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield (0.2 miles, selective); Silcoates School (1.1 miles); and Queenswood School (5.5 miles, Good, selective).
Wakefield Girls' High SchoolQueen Elizabeths School WakefieldSilcoates SchoolQueenswood School
Who goes there
In 2026, 17 pupils (12.1%) 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 480 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wentworth St North Road Ter, 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory 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 669 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 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.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
54%
Available places
141 pupils
260 places
119 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
17
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
141
Total Pupils
68
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
How many pupils go to Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School?
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School has around 141 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School?
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory 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.
Where is Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School?
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School is at Margaret Street, Wakefield, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DG.