Oakfield High School and CollegeLong Lane , Wigan

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. Pupil backgrounds are varied 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 .