Ossett South Parade Primary vs Towngate Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 834 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ossett South Parade Primary
Wakefield · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | Ossett South Parade Primary Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber | Towngate Primary Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #931 of 1,636 | #1193 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #9535 of 15,697 | #12083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Wakefield | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk | towngate.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ossett South Parade Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.9 vs 30.7).
- •Ossett South Parade Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 49%).
- •Ossett South Parade Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Ossett South Parade Primary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 311.
- •Ossett South Parade Primary is a local authority school while Towngate Primary 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 Ossett South Parade Primary better than Towngate Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ossett South Parade Primary ranks higher (42.9 vs 30.7 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 South Parade Primary and Towngate Primary Academy?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Wakefield and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ossett South Parade Primary: 418. Towngate Primary Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ossett South Parade Primary and Towngate Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ossett South Parade Primary is 931st of 1,636 and Towngate Primary Academy is 1193rd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).