Oakfield High School and College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oakfield High School and College
Address: Long Lane, Hindley Green
Town/City: Wigan
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: WN2 4XA
Telephone Number: 01942 776142
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2006
Federation: The Aspire Federation

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Sue Allen
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 413 (74% boys & 26% girls)
Enrollment: 153% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 52.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 131530
DfE Number: 359/7022
UKPRN: 10016751
UPRN: 100012855428
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Hindley Green (E05014999)

Easting & Northing: 363295E, 404086N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 58" N 2° 33' 18.34" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGCMV+4X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Judith Brown - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mrs Judith Brown - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2027.
  • Mrs Samantha Ennion - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 August 2026.
  • Mr Ed Gill - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2026.
  • Ms Melanie Larkin - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Peter Mulleady - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 April 2028.
  • Mrs Luisa Preston - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mrs Megan Roe - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Joseph Wightman - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2028.