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Oakfield High School and College
Outstandinggraded 03/07/2024Ages 11–19399 pupils
Oakfield High School and College is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Wigan. The school has around 399 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/07/2024, Oakfield High School and College was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Wigan can view Oakfield High School and College's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Wigan (WN2 4XA), Oakfield High School and College serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 03/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 85.5
England avg 45.1 · was 5.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 2% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths2%
England avg 65% · was 3% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.33
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake51.3%
Free school meals51.3%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language5.8%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.0%
Attendance88.0%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher9.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence32.0%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Hindley Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miOutwood Academy Hindley0.3 miSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green0.5 miSt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenGood · 0.6 miHindley Green Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miCastle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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