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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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