Oakfield High School and College
Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Wigan
Oakfield High School and College is a special school in Wigan for ages 11–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 3 July 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Wigan
- Pupils on roll
- 413 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 51.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 3 July 2024
Strengths
- “Oakfield High School and College is a serene and inspiring place where pupils, including students in the sixth form, flourish.”
- “Pupils thrive at this school because staff understand and meet their needs exceptionally well.”
- “Staff build strong, supportive and nurturing relationships with pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 July 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Wigan.
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- The Holden School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- CEWE School 2.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rowan Tree Primary School 3.3 mi School remains Outstanding
- Willow Grove Primary School 3.5 mi Good
- Cambian Tyldesley School 3.8 mi No Ofsted grade