Wakefield Grammar School Foundation

Wakefield Grammar School Foundation is one of the country’s leading families of single-sex independent day schools incorporating Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS), Wakefield Girls’ High School (WGHS) and Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School (WGPPS). We're delighted to be recognised amongst the top 10 independent schools in the North by The Times, Parent Power Schools Guide 2023. Our schools are distinctive for their preparation of students with valuable skills and attributes sought after by employers. We provide a complete education through a unique combination of ambitious academics, extensive extra curricular, super curricular and personal development opportunities. While examination results are consistently excellent, the schools choose not to be measured only by these. Independence of mind is highly valued and students are encouraged to explore ideas beyond the curriculum, enjoying the pleasure of learning and developing their interests. Alongside their academic life, students learn by engaging with role models from a wide variety of industries and take part in our Pathways to Success programmes to prepare them for life after school. We nurture and support students to do outstanding things in school so they are ready to do outstanding things in the world. Our schools are conveniently located together with easy access to the West Yorkshire motorway network and within walking distance of Wakefield city centre. Wakefield Westgate train station is a short 10 minute walk from the schools with regular services from Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield and Huddersfield. Dedicated school bus services operate across Yorkshire. In total we have around 1,750 pupils and 408 employees covering both teaching and support staff. Each school is highly individual with its own Head and Senior Leadership Team and a strong and experienced central governing body. Total income for the Foundation is around £24 million annually and our financial position is strong.