Compare Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery and Gawthorpe Community Academy and South Ossett Infant Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery (Primary) in Ossett; Gawthorpe Community Academy (Primary) in Ossett; South Ossett Infant Academy (Primary) in Ossett — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery, Gawthorpe Community Academy and South Ossett Infant Academy. They are primary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Ossett, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery), published Dec 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for South Ossett Infant Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery WF5 8LB	Gawthorpe Community Academy WF5 9QP	South Ossett Infant Academy WF5 0BE
Phase / Type	Primary • Foundation school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 8LB	Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 9QP	Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 0BE
Latest Ofsted	2 8 Dec 2022	2 2 Mar 2023	2 31 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	180	236	90
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wakefield (384)	INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	dimplewell.wakefield.sch.uk	gawthorpe.ipmat.co.uk	www.southossettinfantsacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01924635033	01924679680	01924274380
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

WF5 8LB

Phase / Type: Primary • Foundation school
Location: Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 8LB
Ofsted: 2 8 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wakefield (384)
Website: dimplewell.wakefield.sch.uk
Telephone: 01924635033

Gawthorpe Community Academy

WF5 9QP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 9QP
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INSPIRE PARTNERSHIP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: gawthorpe.ipmat.co.uk
Telephone: 01924679680

South Ossett Infant Academy

WF5 0BE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 0BE
Ofsted: 2 31 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.southossettinfantsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01924274380

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.