208
Pupils · 2024/25
7%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/11/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWakefield
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Highfield School · Secondary with sixth form · Wakefield
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
208
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
7%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, WF5 9BS
Local authority
Wakefield
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 | 208 | 7.7 | 100% | 7% | 53% | 10% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 203 | 7.0 | 100% | 8% | 50% | 10% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 191 | 7.4 | 100% | 7% | 44% | 10% | 25% |
| 2021/22 | 190 | 8.1 | 100% | 7% | 47% | 9% | 27% |
| 2020/21 | 187 | 8.0 | 100% | 8% | 36% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 188 | 8.0 | 100% | 7% | 53% | 8% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 174 | 8.1 | 100% | 8% | 58% | 10% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 156 | 6.9 | 100% | 4% | 60% | 9% | 22% |
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