Open Special Mixed

High Well School

Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
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High Well School
Pontefract, WF8 2DD
103 Pupils
110 Capacity
9–16 Age Range
76.70% FSM %
92 Boys
11 Girls
About High Well School

High Well School is an Special schools for pupils aged 9–16 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 103 pupils on roll. School capacity: 110. Current headteacher: Mark Richardson.

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 Wakefield or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward Pontefract South
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2005
UKPRN 10015828
URN 131526
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Pennington Chair of Governors 08/04/2024 30/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gail Taylor Chair of Governors 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Booth Governor 15/02/2022 14/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kelly Burton Governor 21/10/2025 20/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Campbell Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Frances Gambles Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs HAYLEY HESKETH Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Nicola Kirkbride Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Helen Mumby Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Richardson Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Evans Tettey Odjer Governor 16/07/2024 15/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
De Lacy Primary School
0.27 km • Pontefract
Other
Harewood Centre Nursery School
0.66 km • Pontefract
Other
Cherry Tree Academy
0.67 km • Pontefract
Other
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.77 km • Pontefract
Other
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
0.93 km • Pontefract
Other
Carleton High School
1.27 km • Pontefract
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
High Well School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Pontefract, Wakefield.
High Well School has 103 pupils, with a capacity of 110.
High Well School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
The Head Teacher at High Well School is Mr Mark Richardson.
High Well School is at Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
High Well School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Mark Richardson
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD
01924572100
www.highwellschool.org.uk
Location
WF8 2DD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131526
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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