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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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