Parent and Carer Information

Admissions

All pupils admitted to the school must have a current Statement of Special Educational Needs detailing exactly the nature of the student’s special educational needs. All admissions to the school are co-ordinated by the SEN Administrative Group based at the Wakefield Local Authority Family Services Department at Normanton. Telephone 01924 305612.

"The school's strength is it's ability to recognise and support the diverse needs of all students. This ensures barriers to learning are minimised” - Ofsted 2010

We have a large staff group, both teaching and non teaching, at Highfield who are dedicated to the school, highly committed to the children and who fulfil their duties in a highly professional manner. The quality of our premises and accommodation is excellent.

The range and extent of our resources and equipment is second to none. We place a very high emphasis on the care, support and welfare of our children in its widest sense. As a result of outstanding core guidance and support, students feel there is always someone who will listen and help. One student expressed this by saying "I really feel safe here, everyone helps me." Students achieve very good progress in all of the curriculum areas we offer. Particular areas of expertise in the school are PE and Sport, ICT, Science and Art.

Our abilities and performance in these areas is acknowledged within the Local Authority and beyond. In 2007 Highfield was designated as a Specialist Status Special School. Our specialism is in Cognition and Learning. This designation recognises the quality of our work with children with complex SEN and provides additional funds to expand our work.