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 4 to 11 years.
Boys' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Choir school. Academically selective intake. 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 £3,268 (Rec) to £3,566 per term (2020/21).
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, 19.3 pupils per class and 11 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most pupils go on to the senior school, a school with a track record for academic achievement.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with a comprehensive programme of educational trips, visitors and residentials for the senior pupils. 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. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 3 choirs (in addition to the Cathedral choristers), orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
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).