Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Southdale Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 8BA

Not rated

Inspected 13 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

94%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

342

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Ossett, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 342 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 342 / 360 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 May 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.3%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

15.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

94%

Expected standard (RWM)

25%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

111

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.8%

Overall absence

7.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

8.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

£42,702

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£101 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,750

Spend per pupil

£5,858

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Southdale Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 8BA
Phone: 01924277965
Headteacher: Kerry Partington
Website: southdalecofe.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled school in Ossett, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School have?: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has 342 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 94% of pupils at Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is located at Southdale Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 8BA.

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