Oakfield Park School

A outstanding community special school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oakfield Park School.

Pontefract, WF77DT Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 October 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Pontefract, WF77DT

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133719
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DT
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
162 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
162
Free School Meals
56.0% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (162 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
162 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

All Different, All Valued, All Equal

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Oakfield Park School, where every student's potential is nurtured, and every achievement celebrated.

Facilities

outdoor gym reading gazebo

Curriculum Highlights

7 Strands at KS3/KS4 (6 strands at Post 16) Personalised Learning with EHCP outcomes Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) focus at Post 16

SEND Provision

Oakfield Park School is a Local Authority maintained school providing education for young people aged 11 to 19 years with severe, complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The curriculum is bespoke with 7 Strands at KS3 and KS4 (6 strands at Post 16) and is designed to enable students to work towards EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood.

Admissions Criteria

We are a Local Authority maintained school providing education for young people aged 11 to 19 years with severe, complex or profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of our pupils have additional needs including autism, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, medical and physical difficulties. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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