Highfield School
Foundation special school in Ossett, Wakefield.
School details
| Type | Foundation special school |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 210 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 210 |
| Free school meals | 55.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | Education Ossett - Community Trust |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Address | Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.highfield-school.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01924264240 |
| URN | 108311 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 23 November 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Ravenshall School (special school, about 5.2 km)
- Fairfield School (special school, about 6.0 km)
- Broomfield South SILC (special school, about 7.6 km)
- Springwell Leeds Academy (special school, about 8.0 km)
- Kingsland Primary School (special school, about 8.3 km)
- Hollybank School (special school, about 8.5 km)
- Co-op Academy Brierley (special school, about 11.0 km)
- Joseph Norton Academy (special school, about 12.5 km)
Browse: Special schools in Wakefield
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.