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Highfield School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Highfield School
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- Wakefield WF5 9BS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress, taking into account their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers plan lessons effectively, knowing pupils' needs in detail.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use thorough, clear systems to check the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, teachers miss opportunities to move pupils on quickly when they are ready.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to get involved through feedback and communication with the school.
Communication: Pupils talk very positively about individual support and help from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents and carers agree the school has shown capacity for rapid improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders ensure systems manage pupils鈥� well-being, progress and their safety effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders systematically address each area for development with vigour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know that bullying is wrong and hurtful and it will be dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong and positive relationships with staff give pupils confidence to seek help.
Extracurricular Offerings: High-quality learning about employment opportunities and skills for independent living.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Programmes prepare pupils highly effectively for independent living and future study or employment.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive effective guidance in securing places for further education, training, and jobs.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Smooth transition into the sixth form supported by personalised pathways.
Managing and Supporting SEND: All pupils have an education, health, and care plan or statement of special educational needs.
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Highfield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 203 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Explore this website as much as you like; we hope it will provide you with useful information about our offerings and an impression of what it's like to be a member of our school community. Our students travel from all across Wakefield and even farther afield to take advantage of our exceptional pastoral care, highly specialised instruction, and extensive range of specialised support services and interventions we offer through our individualised programmes. If you would like to visit the school, please get in touch. You can find our contact information in the contact us area. We take delight in developing our students' abilities and talents, celebrating their uniqueness, and assisting them in becoming self-sufficient adults. Our overall goal is to make sure that every student is adequately equipped for their next stage of life, whether it be finding a fulfilling job, continuing their education, or living independently or with support. Our motto is "Believe we can achieve" for this reason. Our Post 16 programme officially began in 2014, and as of right now, it serves almost 40 students in years 12, 13, and 14. Our sixth-form students follow a variety of paths, including the incredibly popular internship programme run in collaboration with the Pinderfields NHS Trust and intended to promote transition to fulfilling work. Being able to recognise the accomplishments of our first group of interns, one of whom has already landed a permanent position with the NHS, makes us very happy. In the not too distant future, we look forward to sharing more success stories. Our collaborations are vital to us, but our relationship with parents and carers is the most crucial. We firmly believe that no child should be left behind, and we collaborate closely with parents to make sure we fulfil this commitment to each and every student.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.3 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.02 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 65% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 32 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Highfield School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1