SchoolScoresOssett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, WF5 8BA
01924 277965 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Ossett comparisons use the 4 of its 7 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 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 | Ossett | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 84% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wakefield. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Ossett. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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. Ossett figures pool parents at the Ossett 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
77 pupils in this year group.
94% — 31 points above the Wakefield average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 94% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 96% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Ossett. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 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
- Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- South Ossett Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Towngate Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett South Parade Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horbury Bridge CofE Junior and Infant Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gawthorpe Community Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ossett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ossett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ossett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
82% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ossett Southdale CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108246.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.