Wakefield Girls' High School (WGHS) is an independent school in Wakefield, England, established in 1878 in Wentworth House. The initial enrolment of 59 pupils has since increased to 665. Community The school is part of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, comprising Wakefield Girls' High School Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School. Education In 2021, 29% of students earnt A* grades at A Level. 63% of students achieved straight A* and A grades awarded in three or more subjects and 85% of students achieved grades A* to B. Also in 2021, over 75% of all GCSE entries were awarded 9 – 7 grades with one-third being awarded grade 9. Notable alumnae Dame Barbara Hepworth, artist Dame Anne Mueller, British civil servant and academic. Second Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office from 1984 to 1987 and then at HM Treasury from 1987 to 1990. She was Chancellor of De Montfort University from 1991 until 1995. Monica Edwards, children's author Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones's Diary Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat Katherine Kelly, actress Usha Prashar, member of the House of Lords Dame Elsie Marjorie Williamson DBE, British academic, educator, physicist and Principal of Royal Holloway College, University of London Nichi Hodgson, British journalist, broadcaster, and author. Heidi Allen, British former politician, served as Member of Parliament South Cambridgeshire 2015 – 2019, February 2019 resigned, leader of Change UK, University of London Coat of arms References External links Wakefield Grammar School Foundation website Girls' schools in West Yorkshire Private schools in the City of Wakefield Educational institutions established in 1878 1878 establishments in England Schools in Wakefield