Oakfield Park School, based in Pontefract, provides not applicable education, 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 Park School currently has around 162 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.2% boys and 35.8% girls. Around 58.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).
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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Barnsley Road, Pontefract, WF7 7DT |
| Website: | https://www.oakfieldpark.wakefield.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01977613423 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Wakefield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Cryer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133719 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 162 |
| Number of Pupils: | 162 |
| Number of Boys: | 104 |
| Number of Girls: | 58 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.60% | 137 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 5 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Primary (J and I) School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth Bell Lane First School Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bell Lane Academy Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | - not rated | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Dam First School Millgate , Ackworth WF7 7PH | - not rated | 778 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Bell Lane , Ackworth WF7 7JH | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hemsworth Wakefield Road , WF9 4AB | - not rated | 2,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community College Station Road , Hemsworth WF9 4HW | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hemsworth Arts and Community Academy Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth Middle School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kinsley Middle School Wakefield Road , Fitzwilliam WF9 5AS | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School Regent Street , Hemsworth WF9 4QJ | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Park School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Barnsley Road , Ackworth WF7 7DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackworth School Pontefract Road , Ackworth WF7 7LT | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollygarth School Wakefield Road , Hemsworth WF9 4AB | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.