What counts as an independent primary school option in Wakefield?

These pages use the Independent sector in the live school data, which typically includes fee-paying schools and other privately run institutions.

Can I compare independent and state primary schools in Wakefield?

Yes. Use this page for the independent subset, then return to the main Wakefield hub to compare the wider market including state-funded options.

Do independent primary schools in Wakefield appear on the map too?

Yes. The map section uses the same filtered school set as the ranking list, so you can review location and nearby alternatives without leaving the page.

Best Independent Primary Schools in Wakefield

Compare prep and independent primary schools with location-specific rankings, map views and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 3 schools in Wakefield. Schools featured here include Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield Girls' High School and Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School.

Key Performance Metrics for Wakefield

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield67%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield10%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Wakefield85%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield7.3/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield

67%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Wakefield

10%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Wakefield

85%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield

7.3/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Wakefield

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Wakefield City Centre
Wakefield Girls' High School
Wakefield City Centre
Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Wakefield