Towngate Primary Academy
Towngate Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Ossett, WF5, in the Wakefield council area. It has 311 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (9 October 2024): Improved significantly.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Improved significantly — inspected 9 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (9 July 2019) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 49 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 2 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 41 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 311 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 12.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.15% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.94% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
- Ossett South Parade Primary
- Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
- Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
- South Ossett Infant Academy
- St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
- Gawthorpe Community Academy