The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Hedges
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairfield Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Ossett Infant Academy
Primary · 751m away
Towngate Primary Academy
Primary · 834m away
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 860m away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hall Cliffe School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ossett South Parade Primary's Ofsted rating?
Ossett South Parade Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ossett South Parade Primary?
Ossett South Parade Primary currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ossett South Parade Primary take?
Ossett South Parade Primary caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ossett South Parade Primary?
Ossett South Parade Primary is in Wakefield, WF5 0DZ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ossett South Parade Primary have a sixth form?
No, Ossett South Parade Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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