High Well School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rookhill Road Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 2DD |
| Phone | 01924572100 |
| Reference Number | 131526 |
High Well School is performing well, continuing to be recognized as a good school with a strong commitment to preparing pupils for their futures. The dedicated and knowledgeable staff ensure that all pupils, each with special educational needs, receive appropriate support tailored to their EHC plans. The curriculum is generally effective, with a focus on reading and personal development, allowing pupils to engage positively with their education. However, there are some areas that require attention, particularly in the sequencing of lessons across subjects and the need for fostering a more inclusive understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds among pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 103 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 89.32%
Girls: 10.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 76.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 7 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 8 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| 9 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 10 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| 11 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 03 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for all pupils.
- Effective support from staff in managing behavior.
- Strong emphasis on reading and improving literacy skills.
- A well-structured 'preparing for positive futures' curriculum.
- Pupils feel safe and supported in school.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks clarity and connections between subjects.
- Pupils do not have a secure knowledge of different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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