Oakfield Park School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Barnsley Road Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7DT |
| Phone | 01977613423 |
| Reference Number | 133719 |
Oakfield Park School in Ackworth continues to demonstrate outstanding performance across various aspects of education and development. The school offers a welcoming environment where staff are highly skilled in understanding and meeting the individual needs of their pupils, many of whom have severe learning difficulties and disabilities. With a strong focus on communication skills from the moment students arrive, the school has implemented effective routines and support systems that enable pupils to feel happy and safe while achieving exceptional levels of academic and personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.2%
Girls: 35.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 9 | 16 | 7 | 23 |
| 10 | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| 11 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 12 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 08 Oct 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Highly skilled staff who understand pupils' needs precisely.
- Superb behaviour management resulting in a calm environment.
- Effective communication skill development from the start.
- Outstanding educational quality with high expectations for pupils.
- Pupils are very well prepared for adult life and further education.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils ensure safety and support.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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