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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Ages 7–11342 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Ossett, WF5 8BA
Wakefield

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Ossett, within the Wakefield local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 342 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Ossett can view Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ossett (WF5 8BA), Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)88%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)9%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score110
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake17.3%
Free school meals17.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.0%
Attendance96.0%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in OssettSee the full area report for WF5 8BA