Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Address: Southdale Road, Southdale Ce Junior School
Town/City: Ossett
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: WF5 8BA
Telephone Number: 01924 277965
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kerry Partington
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 336 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 108246
DfE Number: 384/3010
UKPRN: 10071362
UPRN: 63163701
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Ossett (E05016534)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 428069E, 420019N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 35.5" N 1° 34' 35.13" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMCGF+JC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Debbie Bartholomew - Governor. Appointed on 18 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2028.
  • Mr Tim Carr - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 October 2028.
  • Revd Lee Davies - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 5 June 2030.
  • Mr Vince Foster - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 October 2028.
  • Mr Tom Hellam - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Mohebi - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Kerry Partington - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Rees - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
  • Mrs Kelly Joanne Wood - Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 April 2028.