Oakfield Park School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
162
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(04/03/2025)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.0:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
37.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
8.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
56%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
Barnsley Road
Ackworth
Pontefract
WF7 7DT
01977613423

School Description

The school’s intention for pupils to ‘develop a voice’ is fully realised. Communication sits at the heart of the curriculum. Staff and pupils use a range of communication strategies consistently well so that pupils’ needs and learning are well understood. The school has high aspirations for pupils’ success in school and beyond. The broad curriculum helps to prepare pupils for their futures. Learning happens at all times of the day. Pupils are encouraged to be as independent as they can be. At break- and lunchtimes, pupils take part in activities that interest them. Pupils enjoy interacting with others; there are lots of smiles. Their physical needs are well met through provision in outdoor activity areas, short circuit ‘challenges’ with a friend and frequent physiotherapy sessions. Pupils behave very well throughout the day because staff know them exceptionally well and give them the support they need to be successful. Pupils know how to ask for help if someone in school, or online, is unkind to them. The school has a wide range of ways to involve parents and carers in their child’s learning. Parents and carers who expressed a view were extremely positive about the education and care their child receives.

Oakfield Park School Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 86% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 11% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>86, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 25% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 36% Strongly Agree 39% Agree 18% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>36, "strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 18% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 79% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>79, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 21% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 82% Agree 14% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>82, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 29% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 18% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 28 responses up to 04-03-2025

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