Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, WF5 8BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Ossett for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 1st of 5 primary schools in Ossett. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 May 2025, report published 22 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 May 2025
Pupils flourish in this wonderful school. They develop a deep passion for learning. They build exceptionally strong relationships with staff and their peers. They rise to the very high expectations that the school has for their behaviour. Pupils are kind, self-controlled and calm. They are proud to attend the school. Pupils respond very well to the school's high expectations for their academic success. Pupils attain highly across the curriculum and in national tests and assessments. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from the school's highly effective support. As a result, they make exceptional progress through the curriculum. Pupils access an exciting, well-thought-out array of educational trips and visits. In every year group, pupils have opportunities to take part in residential visits. These experiences help pupils to develop vital skills, such as independence and teamwork. Pupils appreciate these memorable experiences. These opportunities are complemented by the rich variety of activities that pupils take part in at school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
77 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
336 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| South Ossett Infant Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Towngate Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Partington
- Phone
- 01924277965
- Address
- Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, WF5 8BA
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 108246
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.