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High Well School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

High Well School is a community special not applicable school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 9–16, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–16

Age range

103

Pupils

110

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

High Well School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for High Well School is set by Wakefield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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High Well School — School Information

Full address
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–16 years
Free school meals
76.7% of pupils
DfE URN
131526

Other Not applicable Schools in Pontefract

If High Well School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — High Well School

Is High Well School oversubscribed?

High Well School is operating close to its capacity of 110 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for High Well School?

Admission to High Well School is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does High Well School cover?

High Well School is a not applicable school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 9–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for High Well School?

High Well School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.