Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery vs Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 518 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
161 students
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Ossett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,699 students
| Measure | Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #367 of 1,636 | #73 of 366 |
| National rank | #3862 of 15,697 | #992 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 161 | 1,699 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 1,699 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.3 |
| town | Ossett | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dimplewell.wakefield.sch.uk | ossettacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (70.3 vs 70.7).
- •Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,699 students compared with 161.
- •Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery better than Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Ossett and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery: 161. Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: 1,699. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is 367th of 1,636 and Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is 73rd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).