Ofsted: Outstanding

Oakfield Park School

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personMrs Stephanie Nagy

location_onPontefract, WF7 7DT

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

163

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Age Range

11-19

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Oakfield Park School is a Community special school school in Pontefract, serving ages 11-19. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Oakfield Park School is a community special school in Pontefract, Wakefield, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 162 pupils on roll, of whom 59% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 March 2025

Inspection Report

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08 October 2019

Inspection Report

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06 November 2018

Inspection Report

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26 November 2014

Inspection Report

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03 November 2011

Inspection Report

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07 October 2008

Inspection Report

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16 May 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-10-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2018-11-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-11-03

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 162 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	162	0.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	164	0.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	160	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	162	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	161	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	160	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	163	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	163	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	153	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	153	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	154	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	134	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	133	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	132	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	121	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	121	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	120	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	115	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	117	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	118	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	113	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	114	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	114	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	116	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	116	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	115	0.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Severe Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 52 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree17%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree50%

agree17%

don't know8%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree75%

agree25%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree58%

agree42%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree25%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree67%

agree25%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree17%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree17%

disagree17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

Oakfield Park School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover