Pinderfields Hospital PRU is a pupil referral unit in Wakefield for children and young people aged 2 to 19.
- Ages 2–19
- 104 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 104 (places for 29)
- Headteacher
- Mr Shaun Booth (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 April 2013
- Free school meals
- 56.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wakefield
- School reference (URN)
- 139560
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wakefield council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2014; school remains Good (March 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
The Wrenthorpe Centre, Imperial Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0LW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hall Cliffe Primary School Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.4 miles
- Meadowcroft School Independent · Ages 5–19 1.5 miles
- East Ardsley Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
By need in Wakefield: Speech and language (13) · Autism (11) · Severe learning (5) · SEMH (3) · Moderate learning (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Pinderfields Hospital PRU
How do I get a place at Pinderfields Hospital PRU?
Places at Pinderfields Hospital PRU are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Wakefield council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Pinderfields Hospital PRU take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Pinderfields Hospital PRU’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Pinderfields Hospital PRU?
The Wrenthorpe Centre, Imperial Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 0LW, in Wakefield.
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