Located in Ossett, Highfield School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Highfield School currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63% boys and 37% girls. Around 51.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, WF5 9BS |
| Website: | http://www.highfield-school.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01924264240 |
| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Thompson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108311 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.00% | 158 |
| Pakistani | 6.30% | 13 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 7 |
| African | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Primary School High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | - not rated | 723 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.