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Welcome

QEGS celebrates over 430 years at the forefront of British education. Now, we aim to combine the best of a traditional approach with an openness to innovation to be a down-to-earth school which prepares pupils to take their place in the modern world.

Dr Richard Brookes MChem, Head

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A place to grow

Whether it’s helping pupils achieve goals they never imagined possible or challenging high-achievers to reach even greater heights, QEGS is dedicated to encouraging pupils to try new things, nurture their passions, and develop lifelong interests. We are well-equipped to meet the developmental needs of pupils at every stage of their education.

Ages 7 - 11

Junior section

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Ages 11 - 16

Senior section

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Ages 16 - 18

Sixth Form

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A place to belong

The badge, the camaraderie, the feeling of pride in the tie that lasts a lifetime and binds everyone together, the sense of endeavour that drives every achievement, all emanate from the values we live and breathe every day; Care, Contribute, Aspire. But what we value above all else, is seeing everyone enjoy the journey. Our aim is to provide an education that is precisely tailored to every pupil’s individual needs, hopes and aspirations, and a myriad opportunities to make each journey a richly rewarding one.

Taste the Experience

Our boys have both been incredibly privileged to have had the best school experience and for both of our boys to have had such happy times where they have thrived, and made lifelong friends, then these years have really been priceless.

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Junior Section

You'll like the way we OPEN MINDS and DOORS ...

– a personal tour around our school
– discover our QED and #MadeInQEGS Mentoring programs
– a Q&A after the tour to answer any questions you have about our school, culture, and alumni

A warm welcome awaits.

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Explore QEGS

Join us for a glimpse into life at QEGS ! Attend an upcoming event, a personal tour , chat with our community members and get all your burning questions answered. Meet some of our most inspiring alumni on #MadeInQEGS TV. Check out what’s happening in school in our latest News below and follow us on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels for a daily taste of life and learning at our school.

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Thursday 7 November `24

University Life Webinar – Student Inside View

Thursday 14 November `24

Sixth Form Open Evening

Thursday 21 November `24

Apprenticeships Webinar – An Inside View

Closer Than You Think

We are set in the historic centre of Wakefield, a 5 minute walk from Wakefield Westgate train station and located 10 minutes off the M1.

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Public Train Services

Doncaster (direct) – 17 minutes
Leeds (direct) – 10 minutes
Huddersfield (via Mirfield) – 35 minutes

School Bus Services

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Life After QEGS

Every day, our alumni achieve on their own terms, in their own way, in dynamic roles all over the world. While their stories are all very different, they share common traits and values which set them apart. In our Alumni Interview Series, find out why QEGS is such a unique place, helping to lay the pathways for success.

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