Highfield School is situated in the village of Gawthorpe, on the north side
of Ossett. The map shows its
precise location and we provide these further directions for those
travelling by car from Wakefield or the M1 motorway.
From Wakefield
– Take the A638 out of the City as far as Junction 40 of the M1 then follow
the directions below.
From
the Motorway
–
Leave the M1 at Junction 40 and take the A638, direction Dewsbury.
Continue along the dual carriageway for approximately 3km to the
roundabout then take the B6128, Owl Lane. After approx. 200m turn right into
Leeds Road. Follow this road as
it becomes High Street and passes by the Junior School and soon after the
Maypole. Highfield School will
be seen some 300m further along, on the left, with parking provision in
front of the school.
Public transport from Wakefield stops in the centre of Gawthorpe Village.
Highfield School is a short walk away.
Our
school gates are always closed during the day to ensure that the site is
totally secure.