What does the admissions demand data show for South Ossett Infant Academy?

South Ossett Infant Academy recorded 19 first-choice applications and 19 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 1.0 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does South Ossett Infant Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for South Ossett Infant Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Wakefield, WF5 0BEPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Dec 2023

KS2 Results

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

19 1st-choice / 19 offers made

Ranking

Not ranked

About South Ossett Infant Academy

South Ossett Infant Academy is a state-funded primary school in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber, for pupils aged 3 to 7 for boys and girls. DfE data records 71 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 90.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (5 Dec 2023). Admissions data records 19 first-preference applications and 19 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 7 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Vicar Lane, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0BE
Headteacher	Hannah Young
Local Authority	Wakefield
Number of Pupils	71
Free School Meals (FSM)	5.6%
School Capacity	71 / 90 (79% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

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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.

Published SEND Data

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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South Ossett Infant Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

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How to use this information

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Wakefield, WF5 0BEPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Dec 2023

KS2 Results

No data

First choices / offers

1.0×

First choices did not exceed offers made

19 1st-choice / 19 offers made

Ranking

Not ranked

About South Ossett Infant Academy

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (5 Dec 2023). Admissions data records 19 first-preference applications and 19 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	3 to 7 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Vicar Lane, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0BE
Headteacher	Hannah Young
Local Authority	Wakefield
Number of Pupils	71
Free School Meals (FSM)	5.6%
School Capacity	71 / 90 (79% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023

View Report

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.

Published SEND Data

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About South Ossett Infant Academy

How to use this information

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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About South Ossett Infant Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About South Ossett Infant Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About South Ossett Infant Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About South Ossett Infant Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information