Ossett South Parade Primary

URN: 134376 • Wakefield WF5 0DZ

Overview

Name
Ossett South Parade Primary
URN
134376
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Hedges (since 2025)
Telephone
01924302875
Website
Visit
Address
Fairfield Road, Wakefield WF5 0DZ

Summary

Ossett South Parade Primary School is a community school located in Wakefield, catering to a mixed-gender population of 428 pupils, with a capacity for 498. The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering lifelong learning, ensuring that each child is equipped with the skills necessary for future educational and life challenges. The Headteacher leads the school with a focus on providing a supportive environment where all students can reach their full potential.

The curriculum at South Parade is designed around three key drivers: Primary Futures, community, and eco-learning. This approach integrates various subjects, allowing students to engage with real-world applications, such as exploring careers related to geography and science. The school employs the Little Wandle early reading programme to support literacy development, ensuring that children become proficient readers as early as possible.

In addition to academic learning, Ossett South Parade Primary promotes exploration and inquiry through diverse learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. The school values community involvement and aims to instill a sense of responsibility and curiosity in its students, preparing them for their future roles in society.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
498
Pupils
428
Boys
212
Girls
216
FSM %
25.80
Open date
2004-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 428 212 216 498 25.80
2024-09-11 426 200 226 498 24.50
2023-09-11 455 221 234 498 22.40
2022-09-11 455 221 234 498 22.40
2021-09-11 451 221 230 498 19.50
2020-09-11 461 221 240 498 15.40

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