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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 8BA, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.2 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
342
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts a 94% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 82% of respondents recommending the school. However, there is limited data on specific areas of improvement, which may be worth considering for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (61 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.67589, -1.57657 · WF5 8BA
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108246
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitesouthdalecofe.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a good school?
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores 99.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
Based on 61 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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