Hall Cliffe School
URN: 141860 • Wakefield WF4 6BB
Overview
- Name
- Hall Cliffe School
- URN
- 141860
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky Prosser (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01924663420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dovecote Lane, Wakefield WF4 6BB
Summary
Hall Cliffe School, located in Wakefield, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender pupils with special educational needs. Currently, the school has 101 students enrolled, with a capacity for 104. The institution is part of the Witherslack Group, which is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through tailored educational approaches and therapeutic support.
The school prioritises an inclusive learning environment, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met by a highly experienced team of educators and therapists. Hall Cliffe School focuses on empowering students to achieve their full potential, equipping them with essential skills and confidence for future success in further education, employment, or training.
Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school community, benefiting from a range of resources and support services. Hall Cliffe School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance among students.
The school prioritises an inclusive learning environment, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met by a highly experienced team of educators and therapists. Hall Cliffe School focuses on empowering students to achieve their full potential, equipping them with essential skills and confidence for future success in further education, employment, or training.
Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school community, benefiting from a range of resources and support services. Hall Cliffe School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where children can thrive academically and personally, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance among students.
Useful links
- Annual Report (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
- 8 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 104
- Pupils
- 101
- Boys
- 87
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2015-02-24
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 101 | 87 | 14 | 104 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 83 | 17 | 104 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 85 | 15 | 104 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 85 | 15 | 104 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 81 | 20 | 104 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 95 | 76 | 19 | 104 | 0.00 |
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