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South Ossett Infant Academy

Wakefield, WF5 0BEPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About South Ossett Infant Academy

South Ossett Infant Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2010. The inspection report awarded Good across all five graded categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a small infant school with just 80 pupils on roll, serving children aged 3 to 7 in Wakefield. The school has a nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from early years through to Key Stage 1. With a capacity of 90, it is nearly full, and the 2025/26 admissions data shows it is oversubscribed: 57 applications were received for 17 places, a ratio of 3.35 applicants per place. Sixteen of those applications were first preferences, and 16 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVicar Lane, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0BE
HeadteacherHannah Young
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils80
Free School Meals (FSM)6.3%
School Capacity80 / 90 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaChessFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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South Ossett Infant Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.