Open Special Mixed

Oakfield High School and College

Long Lane, Wigan, WN2 4XA
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Oakfield High School and College
Wigan, WN2 4XA
399 Pupils
270 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
49.00% FSM %
299 Boys
100 Girls
About Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield High School and College is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 399 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Sue Allen.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Makerfield
Ward Hindley Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2006
UKPRN 10016751
URN 131530
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Judith Brown Chair of Governors 21/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Judith Brown Governor 23/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Ennion Governor 01/08/2022 01/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ed Gill Governor 11/12/2023 11/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Mel Larkin Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Melanie Larkin Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Mulleady Governor 18/04/2024 17/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Luisa Preston Governor 13/03/2025 12/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Taylor Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Joseph Wightman Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Elected by parents
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Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakfield High School and College is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Wigan, Wigan.
Oakfield High School and College has 399 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Oakfield High School and College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Head of School at Oakfield High School and College is Mrs Sue Allen.
Oakfield High School and College is at Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Oakfield High School and College: Has a sixth form.
Oakfield High School and College is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Sue Allen
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4XA
01942776142
www.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk
Location
WN2 4XA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131530
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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