Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School, Ossett
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school prioritises creating a calm, happy environment where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. The leadership team is ambitious for all learners and is making positive changes to the curriculum. Reading is a real strength, with pupils enthusiastically engaging with books and understanding its importance.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy with good behaviour and strong personal development
- Reading is prioritized with well-used book corners and enthusiastic pupils
- New curriculum is being introduced positively and leadership is ambitious for all learners
- Strong safeguarding systems with clear procedures to identify and support vulnerable pupils
- Good provision for pupils with SEND through working with external professionals
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics teaching lacks consistency - some pupils are not taught correctly and do not learn to read as quickly as they could
- Key knowledge in some subjects is not clearly defined, preventing pupils from building on their learning over time
- Early years curriculum does not have a clear purpose in all areas or prepare children effectively for Year 1
- Monitoring systems do not give leaders a clear picture of how well the curriculum is being taught across all pupils
- Teachers do not use assessment consistently across all subjects to identify where pupils need support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place, alert staff who understand their responsibilities, and pupils taught how to keep themselves safe including online safety and consent.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips and experiences across different year groups linked to different subject areas, character development opportunities
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School requires improvement overall. The school was previously judged Outstanding 15 years ago, but new leadership has introduced changes that are beginning to have positive impact, though there remain inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum delivery.
At a Glance
13.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 64%. Maths has declined from 82% to 71%. Writing has declined from 84% to 67%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
26.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
12
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
341 pupils
315 capacity
26 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ossett
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ossett
Admissions Demand - Wakefield
Places available
4,426
Applications
3,755
Got 1st preference
91.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Wakefield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.68159%
Overall absence
11.15242%
Persistent absence
269
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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