Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College vs Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Ossett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,699 students
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ossett · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
| Measure | Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #73 of 366 | #75 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #992 of 4,090 | #855 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,699 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,699 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 25% |
| 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 | ossettacademy.com/ | southdalecofe.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.6 vs 70.7).
- •Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,699 students compared with 336.
- •Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a academy school while Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority 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 Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College better than Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School ranks higher (89.6 vs 70.7 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 Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College and Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Ossett and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College: 1,699. Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College and Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is 73rd of 366 and Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 75th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).