The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Partington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
South Ossett Infant Academy
Primary · 622m away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Towngate Primary Academy
Primary · 845m away
Ossett South Parade Primary
Primary · 860m away
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hall Cliffe School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School take?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is in Ossett, WF5 8BA, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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