Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield

Queen Elizabeth’s School Wakefield is a public school (day school, no boarding) for boys and girls in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The school was founded by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I in 1591 at the request of leading citizens in Wakefield (headed by Thomas Savile and his two sons) 75 in total and some of whom formed the first governing body.

The school is part of a foundation, with both QEGS Senior and Junior schools joined together, along with the nearby Wakefield Girls' High School and its Junior School, and Mulberry House, which is a nursery and pre-prep department.

As of September 2021, the headmaster of the school is Dr Richard Brookes, who was previously senior deputy head at City of London School. He has recently announced that he will be assuming the post of High Master at Manchester Grammar School. During the merging period and his remaining time, he is serving as Executive Head.

QES is a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference.

As of 2026, QEGS has merged with Wakefield Girls’ High School and Wakefield Pre Preparatory School to form the new diamond model Queen Elizabeth’s School Wakefield.