Ossett Academy

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College (formerly Ossett Grammar School) is the only secondary school and a 6th Form college in Ossett, a town in the county of West Yorkshire, England.

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Address
Storrs Hill Road

Ossett
,
West Yorkshire
,
WF5 0DG

England
Coordinates53°40′08″N 1°34′44″W
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoCreating Opportunities, Achieving Excellence.
Established2011 (As Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College) 1735 (As Ossett Grammar School)
Local authorityWakefield Metropolitan District Council
TrustAccord Multi Academy Trust
Department for Education URN136462 Tables
OfstedReports
Chair of The Local Governing Body (Governors)Sonya Strafford
PrincipalMrs S Broome
Associate PrincipalMr A Redfern
Staff196
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1660
Capacity2000
Colour(s)Purple
Ofsted RatingGood (2013)
Websitehttp://www.ossettacademy.co.uk/

History

Founded in 1735, the school originally was sited in the centre of Ossett, but the old building was demolished in 1908 to make way for a new Town Hall.[1] The 1902 Education Act and the subsequent establishment of the West Riding County Council as the local education authority paved the way for the trustees to transfer the trust property, money and endowments to the Education Committee of Ossett Town Council (later adding Horbury Urban District Council.) In September 1907 a new era began with the co-educational Ossett Grammar School opening at its new location at Park House, off Storrs Hill Road.[1][2] Well-known former pupils include novelists Mabel Ferret (1917-2011)[3] Stan Barstow 1928-2011,[4] and Ruth Nettleton, local historian and archivist.[5] Several key artists have emanated from OGS, including Christopher Cavania Sanders, RA, 1905-1991,[1][6] Donald Heywood, international artist and current supporter of endangered species,[7] and his twin brother, Peter Heywood, who became a professional artist after a career in physics and maths.[8] In 1969 the school converted to a comprehensive school and became known simply as Ossett School. Spring 2006 saw Ossett School gain dual Specialist School status and it became known as a Specialist Technology and Sports College. The school converted to an Academy School in 2011 and was renamed Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College. The school is part of the Accord Multi Academy Trust.

Park House, Ossett Grammar School in 1907, the building is still part of the school today
Old Grammar School Badge

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a much larger than average size secondary school with a large sixth form and is heavily oversubscribed. The proportion of students supported through the pupil premium is below the national average. A well-below average proportion of students are from minority ethnic groups and the proportion of disabled students and those who have special educational needs supported at school action is above average.[9]

Since 2012 the secondary school and sixth form have consistently ranked as one of the top 3 schools/colleges for academic performance in the Wakefield area and in the top 15% nationally.[10] As of 2017 the Secondary School was ranked as the 2nd best in Wakefield in terms of Attainment 8 Score and Grade 4 & 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.[11]

Ofsted Inspections

The latest section 5 OFSTED inspection report of Ossett Academy, released in 2013, stated that the school was 'good' overall (Grade 2), with 'outstanding' features.[12]

In 2012 the Academy received its first ever section 5 OFSTED inspection report and was deemed 'satisfactory' overall (Grade 3), with 'good' features [13]

Secondary School Performance

Progress 8 Score

This score shows how much progress pupils at the school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.[14]

A score above zero means pupils made more progress, on average, than pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2.

A score below zero means pupils made less progress, on average, than pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2.

A negative progress score does not mean pupils made no progress, or the school has failed, rather it means pupils in the school made less progress than other pupils across England with similar results at the end of key stage 2.

  • 2017 0.06 (Average – Achieved by about 40% of schools in England) [14]
  • 2016 -0.2 (Below Average – Achieved by about 20% of schools in England)[15]

Local (2017) Ranking – 11th out of 31 Schools[16]

Attainment 8 Score

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

  • 2017 – School 51.6 Points – Local Authority Average 45.3 Points – England Average 44.2 Points[14]
  • 2016 – School 52.8 Points – Local Authority Average 48.6 Points – England Average 48.5 Points[15]

Local (2017) Ranking – 2nd out of 31 Schools[17]

The 1928 extension of Ossett Grammar School

Grade 5 or above in English & maths GCSEs

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in the 2017 reformed English and maths GCSEs. Reformed GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 5 in the new grading is a similar level of achievement to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading.

  • 2017 – School 60% – Local Authority Average 41.6% – England Average 39.1%[14]

Local (2017) Ranking – 2nd out of 31 Schools[11]

Grade 4 or above in English & maths GCSEs

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 4 or above in the 2017 reformed English and maths GCSEs. Reformed GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 4 or above in the new grading is a similar level of achievement to a grade C or above in the old grading.

  • 2017 – School 77% – Local Authority Average 62.6% – England Average 63.3%[14]
  • 2016 – School 78% – Local Authority Average 63.7% – England Average 59.3%[15]

Local (2017) Ranking – 2nd out of 31 Schools[18]

The Sixth Form College at Ossett Academy

David Drake Building

In 2005 a new building, christened the 'David Drake Building' after former long-standing chair of governors David Drake, was completed. It is home to the sixth form college. The building was constructed on old tennis courts and is now neighbour to a multi-purpose sports courts for netball, tennis and football using all weather materials.

Alumni

References
  1. "Ossett Grammar School". www.ossett.net. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  3. Kirk, Pauline (17 February 2011). "Mabel Ferrett obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. "The Washington Post". Washington Post. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  5. https://yarncommunity.org/stories/424
  6. "Sanders, Christopher, 1905–1991". Art UK. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  7. "Portfolio". www.costafranco.com. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  8. "Home". Peter Heywood Artist. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  9. enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk, Ofsted Communications Team. (5 November 2010). "Find an inspection report". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  11. "All schools and colleges in Wakefield – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  12. https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2275061/urn/136462.pdf
  13. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2011289/urn/136462.pdf
  14. "Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  15. "Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  16. "All schools and colleges in Wakefield – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  17. "All schools and colleges in Wakefield – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  18. "All schools and colleges in Wakefield – GOV.UK – Find and compare schools in England". Find and compare schools in England. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  19. "More Ossett School bands tipped for top". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
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