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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Ossett, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 342 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

342

Pupils

360

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is managed by Wakefield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School — School Information

Full address
Southdale Road, Ossett, WF5 8BA
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
14% of pupils
DfE URN
108246

Other Primary Schools in Ossett

If Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ossett are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Is Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School cover?

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Ossett, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.