Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
URN: 131958 • Wakefield WF4 3JL
Overview
- Name
- Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
- URN
- 131958
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Heaton-Jennings (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01924255281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wood Lane, Wakefield WF4 3JL
Summary
Camphill Wakefield is a special post-16 institution located in Wakefield, dedicated to supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The college fosters an inclusive and empowering environment where students can thrive through a combination of vocational and creative learning opportunities. With a capacity of 72, the institution prioritises individualised attention, ensuring that each student receives the support they need to develop their skills and confidence.
The curriculum at Camphill Wakefield encompasses a variety of workshops and practical activities, including art, crafts, gardening, and animal care. These activities are designed to ignite creativity and instil a sense of accomplishment, while also promoting personal development and agency. The dedicated team of educators and support staff work collaboratively to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere, where students can build meaningful relationships and engage in purposeful work.
Camphill Wakefield is committed to celebrating diversity and advancing equality and inclusion within its community. The institution places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and health and safety, ensuring that all students feel secure and valued as they pursue their educational and personal goals.
The curriculum at Camphill Wakefield encompasses a variety of workshops and practical activities, including art, crafts, gardening, and animal care. These activities are designed to ignite creativity and instil a sense of accomplishment, while also promoting personal development and agency. The dedicated team of educators and support staff work collaboratively to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere, where students can build meaningful relationships and engage in purposeful work.
Camphill Wakefield is committed to celebrating diversity and advancing equality and inclusion within its community. The institution places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and health and safety, ensuring that all students feel secure and valued as they pursue their educational and personal goals.
Useful links
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (other)
- Policies, Procedures and Reports (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions▼ (other)
- The Admissions Process (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Cookie Policy | (other)
- Term Dates / Holidays (other)
- Our Policy (other)
- Donate (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hall Cliffe Primary School (58.3)
- Kingsland Primary School (58.3)
- Wakefield independent sch (57.0)
- Denby Grange School (55.8)
- Meadowcroft School (55.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- College / FE residential accommodation
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 72
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2006-06-19
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 72 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 72 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 72 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 70 |
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