162
Pupils · 2024/25
9%
EAL · 2024/25
38%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/10/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWakefield
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Oakfield Park School · Secondary with sixth form · Wakefield
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
162
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
9%
FSM eligible
59%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
38%
Contact
Address
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7DT
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 | 162 | 8.5 | 100% | 9% | 59% | 11% | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 162 | 7.7 | 100% | 9% | 56% | 11% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 163 | 7.5 | 100% | 9% | 47% | 12% | 38% |
| 2021/22 | 153 | 7.9 | 100% | 10% | 45% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 133 | 6.9 | 100% | 14% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 117 | 5.9 | 100% | 11% | 47% | 10% | 22% |
| 2017/18 | 114 | 5.8 | 100% | 11% | 43% | 9% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 116 | 5.8 | 100% | 14% | 48% | 11% | 15% |
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