High Well School
URN: 131526 • Pontefract WF8 2DD
Overview
- Name
- High Well School
- URN
- 131526
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Laidlaw (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01924572100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rookhill Road, Pontefract WF8 2DD
Summary
High Well School is a community special school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 9-16 with diverse needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges, speech, language, and communication needs, and moderate learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 103 pupils and a capacity of 110, the school has a strong focus on providing tailored support to help each child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school's core mission is to prepare pupils for a positive future by equipping them with essential skills for further education, employment, or training. High Well School promotes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop resilience, respect, and responsibility. The dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an enriching curriculum that addresses individual needs and fosters personal growth.
High Well School values strong relationships within its community, aiming to empower students to manage their emotions and build confidence. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to being consistent, safe, respectful, and responsible, ensuring that every pupil is supported on their journey towards adulthood.
The school's core mission is to prepare pupils for a positive future by equipping them with essential skills for further education, employment, or training. High Well School promotes a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop resilience, respect, and responsibility. The dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an enriching curriculum that addresses individual needs and fosters personal growth.
High Well School values strong relationships within its community, aiming to empower students to manage their emotions and build confidence. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its commitment to being consistent, safe, respectful, and responsible, ensuring that every pupil is supported on their journey towards adulthood.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakfield Park School (57.3)
- Dove Adolescent Services (45.2)
- Green Leas School (45.2)
- Inglebrook School (45.2)
- Oaktree School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 9 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 110
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 92
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 76.70
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 92 | 11 | 110 | 76.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 106 | 93 | 13 | 108 | 71.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | 69 | 11 | 105 | 65.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | 69 | 11 | 85 | 65.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 53 | 8 | 85 | 70.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 75 | 64 | 11 | 75 | 70.70 |
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