Towngate Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Ossett, Wakefield
Towngate Primary Academy is a primary school in Ossett, Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 9 October 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Whitley Spring Road, Ossett, WF5 0QA
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 311 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 9 October 2024
Strengths
- “This school is typically described by parents and carers, pupils and staff as a ‘special place’.”
- “It is a homely environment where pupils enjoy the calming music and subdued lighting.”
- “From the early years, pupils are nurtured and valued as individuals.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 49% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 41 first-preference applications, 41 offers in total, 41 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 0.3 mi School remains Good
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 0.5 mi Not judged
- Ossett South Parade Primary 0.5 mi School remains Good
- Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 0.5 mi Not judged
- Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery 0.7 mi Good
- South Ossett Infant Academy 0.8 mi Good
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary School 1.0 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Gawthorpe Community Academy 1.2 mi Good