How many pupils does Oakfield Park School have?

Oakfield Park School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oakfield Park School's Ofsted rating?

Oakfield Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019).

Where is Oakfield Park School?

Oakfield Park School is located at Barnsley Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7DT.

Oakfield Park School

Barnsley Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7DT

Outstanding

Inspected 8 October 2019

Outstanding

Ofsted

11–19

Ages

162

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Oakfield Park School

Oakfield Park School is a community special school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 162 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019) rated it Outstanding. 60.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 162 / 162 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 October 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

60.2%

Free school meals

9.7%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.4%

Overall absence

38.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

62.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£43,238

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£378 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£26,018

Spend per pupil

£27,423

Income per pupil

33%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Barnsley Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7DT
Phone: 01977613423
Headteacher: Nicola Cryer
Website: https://www.oakfieldpark.wakefield.sch.uk/

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SENCo

PermanentPart time£31,698 · · The listed starting salary is pro rata and dependent on experience. The salary range is L1 to L3, pro rata for 3 days (16.5 hours) per week.

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Teaching Assistant

Casual Teaching Assistant (Special School)

PermanentPart time£14.36 Hourly

Closes 3 Jan 2027View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakfield Park School?: Oakfield Park School is a community special school in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Oakfield Park School have?: Oakfield Park School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Oakfield Park School's Ofsted rating?: Oakfield Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 October 2019).
Where is Oakfield Park School?: Oakfield Park School is located at Barnsley Road, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF7 7DT.

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