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Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.1 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
399
Capacity
270
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
148%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. However, its GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 2% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and no students reaching grade 5 or above. While the LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 57% of schools, parents should consider these academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 5.5 | 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%. | 2% | 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 British88.2%
White Other2.3%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.53214, -2.55522 · WN2 4XA
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN131530
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakfield High School and College rated by Ofsted?
Oakfield High School and College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2014.
Is Oakfield High School and College a good school?
Oakfield High School and College scores 57.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Oakfield High School and College in GCSEs?
Oakfield High School and College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.5. 2% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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