South Ossett Infant Academy vs Towngate Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Ossett Infant Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
71 students
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
311 students
| Measure | South Ossett Infant Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber | Towngate Primary Academy Ossett, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 1,636 | #1193 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #645 of 15,697 | #12083 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 71 | 311 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 311 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Ossett | Ossett |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.southossettinfantsacademy.co.uk/ | towngate.inspirepartnership.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Ossett Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.4 vs 30.7).
- •Towngate Primary Academy is the larger school with 311 students compared with 71.
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 South Ossett Infant Academy better than Towngate Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), South Ossett Infant Academy ranks higher (91.4 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 South Ossett Infant Academy and Towngate Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ossett and Ossett in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Ossett Infant Academy: 71. Towngate Primary Academy: 311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Ossett Infant Academy and Towngate Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
South Ossett Infant Academy is 54th 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).