Highfield School Catchment Area
Highfield School is a foundation special not applicable school in Ossett, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–19
Age range
208
Pupils
210
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Highfield School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Highfield 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.
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.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Highfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, WF5 9BS
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Foundation special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 51.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108311
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Frequently Asked Questions — Highfield School
Is Highfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Highfield School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Highfield School? ▾
Admission to Highfield 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 Highfield School cover? ▾
Highfield School is a not applicable school in Ossett, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Highfield School? ▾
Highfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.