Ossett South Parade Primary
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fairfield Road South Parade Ossett Wakefield West Yorkshire WF5 0DZ |
| Phone | 01924302875 |
| Reference Number | 134376 |
Ossett South Parade Primary remains a good school, noted for its inclusive and welcoming environment. Pupils demonstrate impeccable behavior and engage actively in their learning, benefiting from a curriculum that is ambitious and well-sequenced. The school emphasizes personal development, offering varied experiences that encourage responsibility and leadership among students. Special educational needs are identified rigorously, and the support provided is personalized, enabling pupils to achieve well. However, improvements are needed in the teaching of reading beyond phonics, as some pupils are not progressing as expected in this area. This inspection marks the first routine evaluation since the pandemic, allowing the school to showcase its resilience and adaptability in teaching and safeguarding practices.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 428 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.53%
Girls: 50.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 25 | 49 |
| 2 | 19 | 32 | 51 |
| 3 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 6 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 24 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
- Impeccable pupil behavior throughout the school.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum for all subjects.
- Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Effective phonics instruction leading to confident reading.
- High-quality pastoral support addressing emotional needs.
- Proactive engagement in spiritual, moral, cultural, and social development.
- Dedicated staff committed to continual professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient rigor in teaching reading beyond phonics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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South Ossett Infant Academy
Vicar Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0BE |
0.47 miles |
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Towngate Primary Academy
Whitley Spring Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0QA |
0.52 miles |
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BA |
0.53 miles |
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DQ |
0.65 miles |
|
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Healey Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8LB |
0.65 miles |
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9AN |
0.68 miles |
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Church Street, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9DG |
0.86 miles |
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Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Broadway, Wakefield, WF2 8AA |
1.09 miles |
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
Shepstye Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5BE |
1.19 miles |
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5PS |
1.29 miles |
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Horbury Primary Academy
Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5DW |
1.33 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9DD |
1.34 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Academy
Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 9JA |
1.48 miles |
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Alverthorpe St Paul's CofE (VA) School 3-11yrs
St Paul's Drive, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0BT |
1.69 miles |
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Gawthorpe Community Academy
High Street, Gawthorpe, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9QP |
1.69 miles |
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Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School
Flanshaw Road, Flanshaw, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 0AS |
1.8 miles |
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Orchard Primary Academy
Princess Road, Chickenley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 8QT |
1.8 miles |
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Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS |
1.87 miles |
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The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
The Mount, Thornes Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8QW |
1.87 miles |
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Sitlington Netherton Junior and Infant School
Netherton Lane, Netherton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4HQ |
1.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG |
0.7 miles |
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Hall Cliffe School
Dovecote Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 6BB |
0.89 miles |
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Horbury Academy
Wakefield Road, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE |
1.18 miles |
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Highfield School
Gawthorpe Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9BS |
1.72 miles |
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Silcoates School
Silcoates Lane, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
1.89 miles |
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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF |
2 miles |
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Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy
Valley Drive, Dewsbury, WF12 0HE |
2.47 miles |
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH |
2.48 miles |
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Manor Croft Academy
Old Bank Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 7DW |
2.48 miles |
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CAPA College
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QN |
2.54 miles |
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Wakefield Girls' High School
Wentworth Street, Wakefield, WF1 2QS |
2.57 miles |
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Madni Academy
40-42 Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9AY |
2.6 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
154 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3QX |
2.7 miles |
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Rida Girls High School
39 Warren Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9LX |
2.8 miles |
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Outwood Grange Academy
Potovens Lane, Outwood, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2PF |
3.07 miles |
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Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
3.13 miles |
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Rida Boys High School
2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 9NQ |
3.24 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
3.34 miles |
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Meadowcroft School
24 Bar Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4AD |
3.42 miles |
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St Thomas à Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6EQ |
3.43 miles |