103
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
79%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/09/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWakefield
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of High Well School · All-through · Wakefield
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
103
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
79%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
46%
Persistent absence
79%
Contact
Address
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
Local authority
Wakefield
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 103 | 8.2 | 100% | 0% | 79% | 46% | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 106 | 9.3 | 100% | 0% | 74% | 44% | 78% |
| 2022/23 | 97 | 10.1 | 100% | 1% | 71% | 34% | 74% |
| 2021/22 | 80 | 9.1 | 100% | 0% | 74% | 33% | 72% |
| 2020/21 | 61 | 8.7 | 100% | 0% | 80% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 68 | 9.7 | 100% | 2% | 88% | 35% | 63% |
| 2017/18 | 58 | 11.6 | 100% | 0% | 82% | 33% | 62% |
| 2016/17 | 47 | 9.8 | 100% | 0% | 81% | 28% | 62% |
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