Highfield School

A good foundation special school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfield School.

Ossett, WF59BS Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 May 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Gawthorpe Lane
Ossett, WF59BS
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School Information

URN
108311
Type
Foundation special school
Phase
Special
Address
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, WF5 9BS
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
203 pupils
11-19

School Demographics

Total Pupils
203
Free School Meals
50.3% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (203 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
26.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days