Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield, West Yorkshire · WF1 3QX
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is an independent boys' day school in Wakefield, part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation alongside a girls' school and co-ed pre-prep. It serves 842 pupils aged 7–18 with a philosophy centred on 'The Wakefield Way'—combining academic ambition with extensive co-curricular and personal development programmes. The school has positioned itself among the top independent schools in the North and is transitioning to co-education in 2026.
- →Strong academic reputation in a selective independent setting with top-10 North standing
- →Extensive co-curricular, super-curricular and 'Pathways to Success' personalised enrichment
- →Established day-school community with good transport links (buses and rail access)
- →Part of a family-of-schools ethos with shared facilities and collaborative culture
Who thrives here
Academically able and motivated boys who thrive in a traditional but evolving independent setting and value a rich co-curricular life. Pupils who benefit from structured support and tailored teaching will find strong scaffolding here.
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Contact & visit
154 Northgate
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
WF1 3QX
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School?
Day fees at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School are approximately £21,163 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Queen Elizabeth Grammar School?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Queen Elizabeth Grammar School's exam results?
At Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, 34.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 49.4% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School a boarding school?
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is a day school in Wakefield and does not offer boarding.
What is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Queen Elizabeth Grammar School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic results and ambitious teaching
✓Breadth of co-curricular and enrichment opportunities
✓Supportive, structured pastoral environment
✓Good integration with wider Grammar School Foundation
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent inspection-based feedback available; transition to co-education in 2026 may bring operational changes