Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield High School and College continues to demonstrate outstanding performance, excelling in providing a nurturing environment for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The exceptional support from staff helps pupils feel valued and respected, fostering a positive atmosphere where they thrive academically and socially. The school stands out for its ambitious and effective curriculum, which prepares students well for their future transitions while promoting a strong culture of reading and personal development.

Strengths

• Exceptional support and understanding of pupils' needs.
• Ambitious and effective curriculum design.
• Strong culture of reading among pupils and staff.
• Effective use of assessment to address learning gaps.
• Comprehensive personal development program for pupils.
• Collaborative work with parents and external agencies to improve attendance.

In 2024–25 pupils at Oakfield High School and College attended 88.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 30.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 3.8% of pupils at Oakfield High School and College were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Oakfield High School and College had 8.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Oakfield High School and College had 413 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Oakfield High School and College received £24,474 and spent £25,704 for each of its 413 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £923,000 (£2,235 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Oakfield High School and College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oakfield High School and College is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Oakfield High School and College last inspected by Ofsted?

Oakfield High School and College was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Oakfield High School and College have?

Oakfield High School and College has 413 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oakfield High School and College cover?

Oakfield High School and College for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Oakfield High School and College?

Oakfield High School and College is at Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA.