In short: an independent school with a nursery and a sixth form. It's inspected by ISI, not Ofsted. The last visit was in December 2025. Recent results are close to average.
Eduscope verdict
Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.
Illustrative example. Our scoring isn't live yet, so these ratings are not this school's.
Close to the local and England figures.
Check how long ago the last inspection was.
Independent schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. ISI checks the school meets a set of standards, and says whether each one is met.
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ISI came back for a shorter visit. These visits check whether a school is still as good as its last grade, and don't give a new grade. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.
Read the 2018 report on ISIWhat it asked the school to do: 2.1 The school meets the standards in the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 and associated requirements, and no further action is required as a result of this inspection.
What it asked the school to do: ensure that all inspection reports are published on the school’s website to give a full picture of the school ensure that teaching is always adapted to meet the needs of pupils who have SEND so that they make consistently good progress extend the opportunities for all pupils to raise concerns and suggestions.
Pupils take their GCSEs at the end of Year 11, aged 16. Latest results: summer 2026.
Many independent schools take international GCSEs, which don't count in the government's English and maths figures. Ask the school for its own results.
Attainment 8 adds up a pupil's grades in 8 subjects. A score of 45.4 is about a grade 4.5 on average.
There were no published GCSE results in 2020 and 2021. The black line is Wakefield.
Each dot is one school, placed by its Attainment 8 score.
A steady school: 694 pupils in 2021, 668 now.
Children with special educational needs who get extra help in school.
All SEN, Wakefield15.1%
Children with a legal plan for more complex needs (an Education, Health and Care plan).
Nursery classFrom age 3.
Sixth formPupils can stay on until 18.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Based on what the data says about Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield. Take this list with you.
Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield compares with its neighbours.
You're hereWF1 3QX · Independent School · 668 pupils
Ofsted: GoodWF1 3JP · State · Primary · Ages 4–11
WF1 3PF · Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Ofsted: GoodWF1 3SQ · State · Primary · Ages 3–11
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In 2026, its Attainment 8 score was 45.4, against 46.2 across England. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
Yes, it has a nursery class. A nursery place doesn't guarantee a Reception place, so you still need to apply.
Yes, pupils can stay on after their GCSEs.
Yes. Its religious character is Inter- / non- denominational. Faith schools can give priority to families of that faith, so check its admissions policy.
We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins.
