Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
URN: 108246 • Ossett WF5 8BA
Overview
- Name
- Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- URN
- 108246
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kerry Partington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01924277965
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southdale Road, Ossett WF5 8BA
Summary
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, located in Ossett, Wakefield, serves a mixed-gender student body of 342 pupils, with a capacity for 360. The school is grounded in Christian values, promoting a culture of resilience and high expectations, encapsulated in their ethos known as the 'Southdale Sparkle.' This philosophy encourages students to embrace challenges and strive for excellence in all aspects of their education.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. For parents requiring additional support, Southdale provides a wraparound care service called Sparkles, which includes breakfast and after-school clubs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children outside regular school hours.
Community involvement is integral to Southdale's approach, with active participation from parents and local stakeholders, including a governing body that collaborates closely with the school leadership to enhance educational outcomes. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, offering resources and support for students facing challenges.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. For parents requiring additional support, Southdale provides a wraparound care service called Sparkles, which includes breakfast and after-school clubs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children outside regular school hours.
Community involvement is integral to Southdale's approach, with active participation from parents and local stakeholders, including a governing body that collaborates closely with the school leadership to enhance educational outcomes. The school also prioritises mental health and well-being, offering resources and support for students facing challenges.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence & Holidays (sen)
- Southdale Sparkle 2025-2026 No 2 Date Sent: 12 September, 2025 (sen)
- Southdale Sparkle 2025-2026 No 3 Date Sent: 19 September, 2025 (sen)
- Southdale Sparkle 2025-2026 No 4 Date Sent: 26 September, 2025 (sen)
- Southdale Sparkle 2025-2026 No 5 Date Sent: 3 October, 2025 (sen)
- Southdale Sparkle 2025-2026 No 6 Date Sent: 10 October, 2025 (sen)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar & Term Dates (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 342
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 159
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 342 | 183 | 159 | 360 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 337 | 179 | 158 | 360 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 344 | 176 | 168 | 360 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 344 | 176 | 168 | 360 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 356 | 177 | 179 | 360 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 353 | 177 | 176 | 360 | 9.60 |
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