Located in Wigan, Oakfield High School and College is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community 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.
Oakfield High School and College currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 148% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.9% boys and 25.1% girls. Around 49.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Long Lane, Wigan, WN2 4XA |
| Website: | http://www.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01942776142 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sue Allen |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131530 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 399 |
| Number of Boys: | 299 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.20% | 352 |
| Unclassified | 3.50% | 14 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 9 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollins Community Primary School Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | - not rated | 86 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School Crossdale Road , Hindley Green WN2 4QY | - not rated | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Junior and Infant School Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | - not rated | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Swan Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4HD | - not rated | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Chapel Fields Lane , Hindley WN2 3QS | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley High School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 590 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hindley Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman RC School Darby Lane , Hindley WN2 3DH | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield School Borsdane Avenue , Hindley WN2 3QB | - not rated | 908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACE Centre ACE Centre , Park Road WN2 3RX | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield High School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Borsdane Brook School Park Road , Hindley WN2 3RY | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.