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Queen Elizabeths School Wakefield
Independent school · Wakefield
| Address | 154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–19 |
| Pupils | 668 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01924231650 |
| Website | https://queen-elizabeths.school |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 7 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
Autumn and summer terms end 12 noon (buses 12.30pm). Bank holiday 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 5 Jan 2028 | Fri 18 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 28 Feb 2028 | Wed 5 Apr 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 25 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Spring half term is Mon 21-Fri 25 Feb 2028. Terms end 4pm. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Admissions
Entry points: Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery), Year 7, Sixth Form
Applications accepted throughout the year subject to availability; early application recommended for Nursery, Year 7 and Sixth Form. After applying online, every candidate is invited to an age-appropriate assessment and taster session, as the school is academically selective.
- Age-appropriate assessment and taster session
- Interview (Year 7 bursary candidates)
Open events: Open Morning Sat 3 Oct 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.