Oakfield Park School
URN: 133719 • Pontefract WF7 7DT
Overview
- Name
- Oakfield Park School
- URN
- 133719
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Cryer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977613423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnsley Road, Pontefract WF7 7DT
Summary
Oakfield Park School is a community special school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, catering to 162 students with severe, complex, or profound multiple learning difficulties. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where each student is valued and encouraged to develop their potential. With a focus on holistic development, Oakfield Park emphasizes enhancing communication skills, fostering social interaction, and nurturing life skills to prepare students for independent living.
The curriculum at Oakfield Park is bespoke and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. It aims to empower them to develop a “voice” and engage positively with society. The school operates across three sites, including a main site in Ackworth and satellite sites in Wakefield, ensuring that students receive appropriate support and resources based on their individual needs.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and various stakeholders is central to the school’s ethos, promoting a community-oriented approach to education. Oakfield Park School is committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful learning environment, where every achievement is celebrated, and students are prepared for their future transitions.
The curriculum at Oakfield Park is bespoke and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. It aims to empower them to develop a “voice” and engage positively with society. The school operates across three sites, including a main site in Ackworth and satellite sites in Wakefield, ensuring that students receive appropriate support and resources based on their individual needs.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and various stakeholders is central to the school’s ethos, promoting a community-oriented approach to education. Oakfield Park School is committed to creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful learning environment, where every achievement is celebrated, and students are prepared for their future transitions.
Useful links
- Admin and Support (governance)
- Nursing Team (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Kitchen and Lunchtime Team (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (governance)
- Staff Area (governance)
- Teachers (governance)
- Teaching Assistants (governance)
- SEN Report (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Dove Adolescent Services (45.2)
- Green Leas School (45.2)
- Inglebrook School (45.2)
- Oaktree School (45.2)
- Translink Plus (Pontefract Young Peoples Centre) (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 163
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 104
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 58.60
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 104 | 58 | 163 | 58.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 162 | 104 | 58 | 163 | 56.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 153 | 101 | 52 | 163 | 42.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 153 | 101 | 52 | 160 | 42.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 85 | 48 | 155 | 37.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 121 | 78 | 43 | 144 | 40.70 |
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