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We're delighted to be recognised as one of the top independent schools in the North and in our happily empowering environment set the pace for empowered young minds for centuries to come. It's a really exciting time to be a student here. Theirs is a time to grow up ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges and be a part of a future they choose.
Mrs Judith Tingle
Head of Wakefield Girls'
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Happily Empowering

At Wakefield Girls’, we enable our students to achieve the extraordinary. With tailored teaching, strong pastoral care, structured pathways to success and an exceptional extra-curricular program with over 115 clubs to choose from, you’ll like the way we happily enrich the lives of our students. Every interaction is underpinned with positive energy & respect.  Every day we inspire and empower everyone to progress confidently into the future with a shared sense of togetherness and a growing awareness of the world around them. And at the heart of our school ethos is always the idea that there are no limits to what Wakefield Girls can achieve.

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A place to grow

Whether it’s helping students achieve goals they never imagined possible or challenging high-achievers to reach even greater heights, Wakefield Girls’ is dedicated to encouraging students to try new things, nurture their passions, and develop lifelong interests. We are well-equipped to meet the developmental needs of students 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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You'll like the way we OPEN MINDS and DOORS ...

Contact us to arrange a personal visit to Wakefield Girls’:

  • – a personal tour around our school
  • – discover our EDGE and Pathways To Success programs
  • – a Q&A after the tour to answer any questions you have about our school, culture, and alumnae

A warm welcome awaits.

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Explore Wakefield Girls'

We’ve been happily empowering students for decades – join us for a glimpse into life at Wakefield Girls’ !  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 alumnae as we talk Live At Five on Instagram with them.   Check out 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.

 

Upcoming Events
Wednesday 12 February `25

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

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Life After Wakefield Girls'

A happy and empowering education is at the heart of what we do and this helps our students to achieve in remarkable ways across all different sectors. In our Alumnae Interview Series, find out why Wakefield Girls’ is such a unique place,  helping to lay the pathways for success.

Alumnae Interviews & Legacy of Connection

Jenna Hartley

Class of 2000
Executive Director, JP Morgan
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Holly Bemrose

Class of 2014
Dr Holly Bemrose, Clinical Psychologist
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Debra Lodge

Class of 1996
Managing Director, Corporate International Solutions, HSBC, New York
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Karen Swales

Class of 1994
Senior Scientific Officer, Institute of Cancer Research
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Louise O'Shea

Louise O’Shea

Class of 1996
CEO, Confused.com
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Lizzie Wainwright

Lizz Wainwright

Class of 2008
Senior Marketing Manager, Amazon Prime Video Europe
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Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news and updates from across our Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections.

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Why Choose
Wakefield Girls'

Top 10

NORTHERN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (The Times)

76%

A LEVELS GRADED A* - B

Grade 9

AT GCSE, 1/3 STUDENTS TYPICALLY EARN ALL GRADE 9

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ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP INTERESTS, SKILLS & LEADERSHIP

A*

AT A LEVEL HALF OF EXAMS WERE GRADED AT A* - A