158 Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 3QY
10 simple reasons to choose Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
Independent prep school in Wakefield.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Boys' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Choir school. Academically selective admissions policy. Choristers selected on singing ability.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,412 (Rec) to £3,602 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 83.
One of the best independent prep schools in Wakefield and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 19.5 pupils per class and 12.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Junior School pupils move up to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
School curriculum follows the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, French. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
There are termly educational day trips, and annual residential trips for all year groups. Forest School to Year 4.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in athletics, rugby, swimming.
QEGS Juniors educates the choristers of Wakefield Cathedral. Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and over half take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Three choirs (in addition to the Cathedral choristers), orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School (0.2 miles); Silcoates School, Junior School (1.6 miles); Wakefield Independent School, Junior School (6.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School (2 miles); Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate (2.3 miles); St Peter's & Clifton Church of England Primary School, Horbury (3.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (0.1 miles); Wakefield Girls' High School (0.2 miles); Silcoates School (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Wakefield City Academy (1.3 miles); Outwood Grange Academy (1.6 miles); Crofton Academy (4.1 miles).