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Wakefield Girls' High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wakefield Girls' High School is a other independent not applicable school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 675 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7–18

Age range

675

Pupils

900

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Wakefield Girls' High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Wakefield Girls' High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Wakefield may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wakefield Girls' High School — School Information

Full address
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
108305

Other Not applicable Schools in Wakefield

If Wakefield Girls' High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wakefield Girls' High School

Is Wakefield Girls' High School oversubscribed?

Wakefield Girls' High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 675 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.

What is the admissions policy for Wakefield Girls' High School?

Wakefield Girls' High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Wakefield publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wakefield Girls' High School cover?

Wakefield Girls' High School is a not applicable school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.