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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QS, Wakefield
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
675
Capacity
900
Ages
7–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 61.7 and 88% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these core subjects is also commendable at 64%. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 40%, which may indicate room for growth in this area, the overall results suggest a supportive and effective learning environment.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 61.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 64% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | No UK data |
Location
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53.68687, -1.50370 · WF1 2QS
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108305
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.wgsf.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wakefield Girls' High School rated by Ofsted?
Wakefield Girls' High School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Wakefield Girls' High School a good school?
Wakefield Girls' High School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wakefield Girls' High School in GCSEs?
Wakefield Girls' High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 61.7. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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