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Oakfield High School and College

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Oakfield High School and College

Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

5.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

5.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.646.4
2024/255.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.430.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.33
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Outwood Academy Hindley
0.54 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
1.36 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good
The Parks School
1.54 km away · Other independent special school
The Westleigh School
2.62 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Newbridge Learning Community
3.03 km away · Community special school
Good

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About Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield High School and College is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. The school has around 399 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Long Lane, Wigan, WN2 4XA | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2024 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Apr 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Oakfield High School and College

What is Oakfield High School and College's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield High School and College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Oakfield High School and College's latest exam results?
Oakfield High School and College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Oakfield High School and College located?
Oakfield High School and College is a secondary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN2 4XA).
How many pupils attend Oakfield High School and College?
Oakfield High School and College has around 399 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oakfield High School and College with other schools?
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