South Ossett Infant Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

South Ossett Infant Academy is a primary school in Ossett for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 31 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

71 pupils on roll, with places for 90

Eligible for free school meals5.6%

5.6%, 20.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.3%

18.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.4%

1.4%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Ossett Infant Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	79% met the expected standard
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	94% met the expected standard
Ossett South Parade Primary	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Towngate Primary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	49% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: PLACE PARTNERSHIP - A MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Hannah Young
Phone: 01924274380
Website: southossettinfantsacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BE
Local authority: Wakefield
URN: 137737

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.