Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery vs South Ossett Infant Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 580 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
South Ossett Infant Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
71 students
| Measure | Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Ossett Infant Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #367 of 1,636 | #54 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3862 of 15,697 | #645 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 161 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ossett | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | dimplewell.wakefield.sch.uk | www.southossettinfantsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Ossett Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 70.3).
- •Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 161 students compared with 71.
- •Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while South Ossett Infant Academy 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 South Ossett Infant Academy?
On the Success Index (England), South Ossett Infant Academy ranks higher (91.4 vs 70.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and South Ossett Infant Academy?
About 580 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. South Ossett Infant Academy: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and South Ossett Infant Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery is 367th of 1,636 and South Ossett Infant Academy is 54th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).