SchoolScoresOssett South Parade Primary
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Fairfield Road, South Parade, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DZ
01924 302875 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 September 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wakefield comparisons use the 62 of its 113 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 56 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 62 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wakefield figures pool parents at the Wakefield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Wakefield average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 47 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 46 |
| Of those, offered a place | 46 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 104 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 27th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 105th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 39th highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 62nd highest of 113 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 91st highest of 111 state primary schools in Wakefield. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- South Ossett Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Towngate Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury Bridge CofE Junior and Infant Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ossett South Parade Primary's Ofsted rating?
Ossett South Parade Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 September 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ossett South Parade Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ossett South Parade Primary?
94% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Ossett South Parade Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ossett South Parade Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 46 families put Ossett South Parade Primary as their first choice for 47 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 46 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 134376.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.