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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.8 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
110
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-16, with a focus on individual development. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by low GCSE attainment scores and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere, despite the limited published data on overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 3 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 1.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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53.68638, -1.29125 · WF8 2DD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN131526
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.highwellschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Well School rated by Ofsted?
High Well School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 May 2017.
Is High Well School a good school?
High Well School scores 30.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at High Well School in GCSEs?
High Well School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.7. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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