00:00Wakefield Girls High School's city centre campus is set to be repurposed for younger
00:05pupils after a decision to merge with Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
00:10The combined schools will become Wakefield Grammar School in the autumn.
00:15Planning approval has been granted to adapt the Grade 2 listed Wentworth House and surrounding
00:20buildings for juniors and infants aged 3 to 11.
00:24The work is designed to be sensitive to the heritage site, with minimal interventions
00:29and reversible modifications.
00:32The Council assessment found the scheme complies with local and national planning policies,
00:37offering functional improvements while respecting the historic character and educational legacy
00:43of the area.
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