Ossett South Parade Primary

A good community school school in Wakefield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ossett South Parade Primary.

Wakefield, WF50DZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 September 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Fairfield Road
South Parade
Wakefield, WF50DZ
Phone
1924302875
Website
southparade.wakefield.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134376
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Fairfield Road, South Parade, Wakefield, WF5 0DZ
Website
www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
498 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
426
Free School Meals
24.8% (106 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.1 (3.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
426 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Home of Lifelong Learners"

Community Eco Learning Primary Futures

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Rebecca Hedges welcomes families and describes the school’s 'whatever it takes' approach to reading, using the Little Wandle programme, and outlines three drivers: Primary Futures, community and eco-learning, shaping an exciting, aspirational curriculum.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report 2025; SEND policies including SEND POLICY 2024; Wakefield Local Offer; Visual Impairment Provision.

Admissions Criteria

EOCT admissions policy 2026-2027; Letter to parents/carers & proposed admissions policy 2025-2026; Proposed EOCT Admissions Policy 2025-26.

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