Highfield School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Foundation special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Gawthorpe Lane, WF5 9BS |
| School Website | www.highfield-school.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1924264240 |
| URN | 108311 |
School Census
| Total | 191 |
| Girls/Boys | 66/125 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.6%/65.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 77 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/05/2018 | Good |
| 12/01/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/05/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 22 May 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 12 January 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 December 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 27 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 February 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.02 |
| Progress 8 | -1.68 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Gawthorpe Community Academy
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Street, , WF5 9QP