What did Ofsted judge High Well School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged High Well School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend High Well School?

High Well School has 104 pupils on roll.

What ages does High Well School take?

High Well School admits pupils aged 9 to 16.

Where is High Well School located?

High Well School is located in Pontefract, WF8 2DD, Wakefield.

How does a child get a place at High Well School?

High Well School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at High Well School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.4% of pupils at High Well School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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High Well School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge High Well School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged High Well School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend High Well School?: High Well School has 104 pupils on roll.
What ages does High Well School take?: High Well School admits pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is High Well School located?: High Well School is located in Pontefract, WF8 2DD, Wakefield.
How does a child get a place at High Well School?: High Well School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at High Well School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.4% of pupils at High Well School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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High Well School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge High Well School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged High Well School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in September 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend High Well School?: High Well School has 104 pupils on roll.
What ages does High Well School take?: High Well School admits pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is High Well School located?: High Well School is located in Pontefract, WF8 2DD, Wakefield.
How does a child get a place at High Well School?: High Well School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at High Well School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.4% of pupils at High Well School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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