High Well School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 8-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rookhill Road Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2DD |
| Phone | 01924572100 |
| Reference Number | 131526 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.74%
Girls: 12.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 71.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 7 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| 8 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 9 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| 10 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| 11 | 20 | 3 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-11-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-05-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-10-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-11-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-03-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-06-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-04-08 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-07-02 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-04-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2009-09-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.82 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -20.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -19.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -19.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Destinations after GCSE's
Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
0.17 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
0.41 miles |
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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
0.48 miles |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
0.48 miles |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
0.57 miles |
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Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
0.86 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
0.97 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
1.1 miles |
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
1.19 miles |
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
1.23 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
1.35 miles |
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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
1.45 miles |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
1.63 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
1.81 miles |
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The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF |
2.02 miles |
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England Lane Academy
England Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0JA |
2.28 miles |
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6LW |
2.42 miles |
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St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT |
2.64 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
2.66 miles |
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Airedale Junior School
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
2.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
0.79 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
1.09 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
1.51 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
2.21 miles |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
2.36 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
2.56 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
2.93 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
3.14 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.4 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
3.88 miles |
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Wakefield independent sch
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4.69 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
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4.99 miles |