Oakfield High School and College

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Oakfield High School and College
Address
Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane


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WN2 4XA

Coordinates 53°31′53″N2°33′16″W / 53.5315°N 2.5545°W / 53.5315; -2.5545
Information
Type Community special school
Established2006
Local authority Wigan Council
Department for Education URN 131530 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Head of SchoolS Allen
Executive HeadteacherC Taylor
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 19
Website http://www.oakfield.wigan.sch.uk/

Oakfield High School and College is a special school based in Hindley, Wigan. [1] The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as "Outstanding". [2]

The school opened in September 2006 following the amalgamation of five special schools in the borough. The school philosophy is based on their motto "Learning today for our tomorrow".

Oakfield High School and College and Landgate School, Bryn are federated through The Aspire Federation. [3]

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