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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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