Schools

Schools in Ossett

There are 13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ossett: 11 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. 85% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 87% across Wakefield. Among the best results: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School.

WF5, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ossett

13schools and nurseries

85%good or betterWakefield: 87%

1inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Primary · 336 pupils · 0.15 miles Outstanding in every area (2025)
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Primary · 161 pupils · 0.3 miles Good (2022)
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Primary · 341 pupils · 0.4 miles Good in every area (2024)
Towngate Primary Academy Primary · 311 pupils · 0.4 miles Improved significantly (2024)
South Ossett Infant Academy Primary · 71 pupils · 0.5 miles Good (2024)
Ossett South Parade Primary Primary · 418 pupils · 0.55 miles School remains Good (2024)
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Secondary · 1699 pupils · 0.65 miles Report card Apr 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Primary · 138 pupils · 0.65 miles Some aspects not as strong (2025)
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School Primary · 111 pupils · 0.75 miles School remains Good (2022)
Gawthorpe Community Academy Primary · 231 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2023)
Orchard Primary Academy Primary · 363 pupils · 1.3 miles Good (2022)
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy Primary · 125 pupils · 1.4 miles School remains Good (2023)
Highfield School Special · 210 pupils · 1.4 miles School remains Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionWed 22 Apr0.65 miles

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Strong standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, WF5 0DG

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Ossett	13	85%
Gawthorpe	4	100%
Chickenley	2	100%
Horbury Bridge	2	50%
Horbury	13	62%
Earlsheaton	3	100%
Lupset	4	75%

See every Wakefield school on the Wakefield schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Ossett?

13 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ossett.

Are the schools in Ossett good?

85% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 87% across Wakefield.