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High Well School

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High Well School

Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD

Community special school
Pupils
103
Ages
9-16
FSM
76.7%
Attainment 8
1.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.16
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About High Well School

High Well School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.7. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for High Well School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. May 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about High Well School

What is High Well School's Ofsted rating?
High Well School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are High Well School's latest exam results?
High Well School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is High Well School located?
High Well School is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 2DD).
How many pupils attend High Well School?
High Well School has around 103 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare High Well School with other schools?
View High Well School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.