Highfield School
URN: 108311 • Ossett WF5 9BS
Overview
- Name
- Highfield School
- URN
- 108311
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Education Ossett - Community Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924264240
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett WF5 9BS
Summary
Highfield School is a foundation special school located in Ossett, Wakefield, catering to 208 pupils with severe learning needs. The school is committed to providing a student-centred curriculum designed to foster communication, independence, and social skills, ensuring that each pupil makes meaningful progress towards their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. Highfield aims to prepare students for adult life, whether through employment, further education, or independent living.
The curriculum is structured around four pathways for students in years 7 to 11: semi-formal, formal, blended, and SCERTS, with the latter focusing on social communication and emotional regulation for students with autism. In the Post 16 phase, three pathways—Moving On, Futures, and City Futures—are offered to support students' transition into adulthood.
Highfield School emphasises a supportive community environment, where values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility are integral to daily life. The school encourages parental engagement and collaboration with local services to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students.
The curriculum is structured around four pathways for students in years 7 to 11: semi-formal, formal, blended, and SCERTS, with the latter focusing on social communication and emotional regulation for students with autism. In the Post 16 phase, three pathways—Moving On, Futures, and City Futures—are offered to support students' transition into adulthood.
Highfield School emphasises a supportive community environment, where values such as respect, resilience, and responsibility are integral to daily life. The school encourages parental engagement and collaboration with local services to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students.
Useful links
- Governors’ information and duties (governance)
- SEN Information (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Term Date & Events (calendar)
- 01924 264240 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Long Term Plan (other)
- Provider Access Policy (other)
- Child Friendly Policies (other)
- Policies & GDPR (other)
Nearby alternatives
- TLG Wakefield (62.8)
- Hall Cliffe Primary School (58.3)
- Kingsland Primary School (58.3)
- Oakfield Park School (57.3)
- Wakefield independent sch (57.0)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Education Ossett - Community Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 131
- Girls
- 77
- FSM %
- 51.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 131 | 77 | 210 | 51.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 203 | 128 | 75 | 210 | 48.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 190 | 126 | 64 | 191 | 41.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 190 | 126 | 64 | 191 | 41.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 187 | 125 | 62 | 192 | 42.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 191 | 124 | 67 | 41.70 |
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