399
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 03/07/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWigan
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Oakfield High School and College · Secondary with sixth form · Wigan
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
399
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA
Local authority
Wigan
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 | 399 | 8.9 | 100% | 6% | 50% | 11% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 367 | 9.0 | 100% | 4% | 49% | 12% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 327 | 8.6 | 100% | 2% | 52% | 12% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 300 | 8.6 | 100% | 3% | 50% | 13% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 278 | 10.1 | 100% | 2% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 192 | 8.1 | 100% | 2% | 53% | 8% | 16% |
| 2017/18 | 179 | 8.3 | 99% | 2% | 50% | 10% | 25% |
| 2016/17 | 166 | 8.9 | 100% | 1% | 55% | 7% | 19% |
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