2 St John's Square, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2QX
10 simple reasons to choose Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School
Independent prep school and nursery in Wakefield.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Girls' school (mixed nursery).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Academically selective intake from Year 3.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Junior division of Wakefield Girls' High 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 Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School
Schoolsmith Score®; 81.
One of the best independent prep schools in Wakefield and one of the 3 best primary schools for 2 miles.
On average, 16.7 pupils per class and 11.6 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 10 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout, and for computing from Year 3.
Comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (cultural, field and adventure).
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to Wakefield Girls' High School, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Wakefield Girls' High School, Junior School
Independent Prep Schools
Queen Elizabeth Grammar Junior School (0.2 miles); Silcoates School, Junior School (1.6 miles); Wakefield Independent School, Junior School (6.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School (2.2 miles); Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate (2.3 miles); St Peter's & Clifton Church of England Primary School, Horbury (3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Wakefield Girls' High School (0.2 miles); Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (0.3 miles); Silcoates School (1.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Wakefield City Academy (1.5 miles); Outwood Grange Academy (1.7 miles); Crofton Academy (4.3 miles).