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

Ofsted judged Highfield School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Highfield School?

Highfield School has 210 pupils on roll.

What ages does Highfield School take?

Highfield School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Highfield School located?

Highfield School is located in Ossett, WF5 9BS, Wakefield.

How does a child get a place at Highfield School?

Highfield 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 Highfield School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Highfield School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Highfield School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Highfield School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Highfield School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Highfield School?: Highfield School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does Highfield School take?: Highfield School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Highfield School located?: Highfield School is located in Ossett, WF5 9BS, Wakefield.
How does a child get a place at Highfield School?: Highfield 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 Highfield School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Highfield School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Highfield School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Highfield School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Highfield School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2018 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Highfield School?: Highfield School has 210 pupils on roll.
What ages does Highfield School take?: Highfield School admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Highfield School located?: Highfield School is located in Ossett, WF5 9BS, Wakefield.
How does a child get a place at Highfield School?: Highfield 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 Highfield School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.6% of pupils at Highfield School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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