Wakefield Girls' High School is a sixth form independent school in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this independent school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Wakefield Girls' High School has an Attainment 8 score of 64.7, 95% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving Wakefield Girls' High School, student destinations include 84% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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The school's Attainment 8 score is 64.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
95% of students at Wakefield Girls' High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Wakefield Girls' High School achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Wakefield Girls' High School, 84% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
554/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
216/mo
39% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
46
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
0.4km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Independent school data note
Independent schools often use IGCSEs which are excluded from DfE performance tables. GCSE metrics may not reflect actual attainment. A-Level and destination data is accurate.
64.7
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 52.6%
A-Level
Average Grade
B
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.