Hall Cliffe School
Hall Cliffe School is an independent special school in Wakefield for pupils aged 8 to 17. It has 86 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hall Cliffe School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
Ofsted inspection: December 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-17 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dovecote Lane Horbury Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 6BB |
| Phone | 01924663420 |
| Reference Number | 141860 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 86 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.72%
Girls: 16.28% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hall Cliffe School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, where it did not meet the independent school standards. This progress monitoring inspection confirms that the school now meets all the checked standards, indicating a substantial enhancement in the quality of education provided. The leadership and management of the school have also strengthened, with effective oversight ensuring that the curriculum is now well-sequenced and adequately addresses the needs of pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2016 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- The curriculum is now well-sequenced and coherent.
- Teachers effectively adapt lessons to meet students' specific needs.
- Effective phonics teaching supports early-stage readers.
- Leadership has been strengthened with appropriate training for school leaders.
In 2025–26, 3.5% of pupils at Hall Cliffe School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 96.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Hall Cliffe School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hall Cliffe School is Requires Improvement, from an inspection in December 2025.
When was Hall Cliffe School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hall Cliffe School was last inspected in December 2025.
How many pupils does Hall Cliffe School have?
Hall Cliffe School has 86 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hall Cliffe School cover?
Hall Cliffe School for pupils aged 8 to 17.
Where is Hall Cliffe School?
Hall Cliffe School is at Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6BB.