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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 an 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

What is the catchment area for Wakefield Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Wakefield Girls' High School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Wakefield Girls' High School is selective, and 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: 900 places, 75% filled: places available

Wakefield Girls' High School has a published admission number of 900 places. 675 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wakefield publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wakefield school admissions →

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.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Wakefield Girls' High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wakefield Girls' High School

What is the catchment area for Wakefield Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Wakefield Girls' High School is the geographic zone Wakefield uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wakefield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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.

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