The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 51.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- Education Ossett - Community Trust
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield School?
Highfield School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield School take?
Highfield School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Highfield School?
Highfield School is in Ossett, WF5 9BS, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highfield School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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