What counts as an independent sixth forms option in Wakefield Council Area?

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 sixth forms in Wakefield Council Area?

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

Do independent sixth forms in Wakefield Council Area 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 Sixth Forms in Wakefield Council Area

Schools across the Wakefield council area. Compare independent sixth forms with A-level rankings, inspection outcomes and local area views. This page currently lists 3 schools in Wakefield Council Area. Schools featured here include Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield, Ackworth School and Silcoates School.

Key Performance Metrics for Wakefield Council Area

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Wakefield Council Area22%

England25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Wakefield Council Area50%

England50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Wakefield Council Area#469

England#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield Council Area7.6/10

England7.7/10

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Wakefield Council Area

22%vsEngland

25%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Wakefield Council Area

50%vsEngland

50%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Wakefield Council Area

#469vsEngland

#1346

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Wakefield Council Area

7.6/10vsEngland

7.7/10

Top schools in Wakefield Council Area

Showing 1-3 of 3 schools

Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
Wakefield City Centre
Ackworth School
Ackworth
Silcoates School
Wrenthorpe