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Oakfield High School and College
- Secondary
- Wigan WN2 4XA
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of practice and services | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Overwhelming majority of pupils make extremely strong progress from their different starting points due to high-quality teaching and a tailored curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to do their very best, fostering a culture of high aspirations and ambition.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly from various starting points, gaining impressive qualifications
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are respectful and conduct themselves admirably
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from relevant training to better understand pupils' skills and plan learning accordingly.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers seek out best practices elsewhere and refine their teaching for the benefit of pupils' learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have strong subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Staff use detailed curriculum understanding to enhance learning
Strengths and Challenges: Staff appreciate leaders' steps to manage workload
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders seek the views of parents through surveys, questionnaires, and parents鈥� evenings.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents are highly positive and supportive of the school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Staff work collaboratively with parents
Communication: School communicates effectively about attendance and progress
Communication: Some parents do not feel well informed about their child鈥檚 progress; communication improvements needed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders foster effective relationships with parents, ensuring concerns are addressed.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership team maintains outstanding education quality and takes actions to support those who fall behind.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders manage workload and concerns well
Actions for Quality Improvement: Highly ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust safeguarding procedures are in place, and e-safety is thorough and far-reaching.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral leaders have created a culture that places safeguarding at the heart of the school鈥檚 work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of reading and promoting well-being
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of responsibilities and clubs
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils relish diverse learning opportunities
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive programme of careers education
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum prepares pupils for further education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly appropriate activities support learning success
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Oakfield High School and College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 367 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The aspirations and hopes for the students and the school reflect the ideals of Oakfield. Oakfield's youth are motivated to fulfil their potential. To guarantee that every student realises their potential and has a strong sense of community, there is a strong relationship with parents and the community. We strongly believe that everyone can succeed, and we work to maximise each learner's potential in every endeavour. There are many happy smiles at Oakfield; we are a cheerful school with optimistic attitudes. Everything we do revolves on the needs of the youth. Every young person is the focus of a resolve to act morally. Working diligently together for the finest results is strongly believed. We listen to each other, and we are kind to one another. Being safe: We support one another with our words and deeds. Be yourself. We respect one another's feelings and opinions and treat each other properly. Respect one another 鈥� We acknowledge our accomplishments and support one another.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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C
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 9 | 6.8 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 7% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.31 | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.46 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.6% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.48 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 84% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 43.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.41 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.18% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 87% | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Oakfield High School and College
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
