The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTowngate Primary Academy
Primary · 732m away
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 823m away
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 998m away
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ossett South Parade Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
South Ossett Infant Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Orchard Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School?
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School take?
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School?
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School is in Ossett, WF5 9DG, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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