The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Cryer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOaktree School
Special school · Very close
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Primary · 713m away
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Primary · 758m away
Ackworth School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
King's Meadow Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
West End Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakfield Park School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfield Park School?
Oakfield Park School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfield Park School take?
Oakfield Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Oakfield Park School?
Oakfield Park School is in Pontefract, WF7 7DT, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakfield Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakfield Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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