School Information

The Whole Staff and Governors are:

Committed to developing a school culture and ethos of achievement, excitement and enjoyment in a safe, caring environment where everyone is valued.

Mrs. E. K. Eccles, head teacher

Our school aims to:

v     Foster a loving and caring atmosphere in which the children and the whole staff can work as a team, supporting and encouraging one another.

v     Provide an education for all children that is exciting, stimulating, challenging and builds confidence.

v     Raise standards of achievement for all.

v     Cultivate a Christian environment in which children feel secure, calm, valued and happy.

v     Celebrate success; encourage, praise and positively reinforce good relationships, behaviour and work.

v     Encourage and develop high expectations from children, staff and parents.

v     Develop a strong partnership with parents and involve them in the learning process.

v     Forge positive links with the community.

v     Provide a happy, caring, stimulating and enjoyable environment in which each child’s physical, personal, social and intellectual potential is developed to the full.

v     Help children develop self-confidence and to encourage good behaviour, self-discipline and responsibility for themselves and others, now and in the future.

School Staff

Head Teacher                   
Deputy Head Teacher       
Chair of Governors            

Secretary:                      
Admin. Assistant:        

Caretaker:                       

Mrs L. Rispin
Mrs A. Payne             

Mr C. Hunt

Teaching Staff:

Mrs R. Donnelly, Year 6               
Mr G. Turner,     Year 6        
Miss V. Gott,      Year 5          
Mrs C. Sewell,    Year 5        
Mr R. Tregear,   Year 4           
Miss L. Nelson,   Year 4                  
Mrs J. Twiddy,  Year 3                
Mr S. L’Amie,     Year 3          
Mrs M. Jackson (ICT subject leader)  
Mrs R. Tiplady (Special Educational Needs co-ordinator)    

Support Staff        

Mrs C. Beanland
Mrs M. Buczko        
Mrs S. Chalkley
Mrs P. Chapman
Mrs J. Edwards
Mrs J. Lee        
Mrs S. McConnell
Mrs V. McGuirk     
Mrs J. Skipworth
Miss R. Walker
Mrs A. Walls   
Mrs C. Whitfield

Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs V. Hubbard

Mrs S. Higgs

Mrs S. Matthewman

Mrs L. Mohan

Mrs S. Taylor (1)

Mrs S. Taylor (2)

General Information

Ossett Southdale C.E. Controlled Junior mixed school was built in 1907 and is situated approximately half a mile from the centre of Ossett. The school has a catchment area and places are normally available for children living within this area.  Parents living outside the catchment area who wish their children to be admitted must com­plete an Admission Preference Form for consideration by the Director of  Education. 

The school is open to boys and girls, aged 7 to 11 years, who then normally transfer to Ossett School, unless the parents wish them to attend another school.  Ossett School is an 11 to 18 High School and 6th Form College offering a full range of courses up to and including A level.

Estimated number on roll         251

% sessions (1/2 days) missed through authorised absence                       3.8%
% sessions (1/2 days) missed through unauthorised absence                   0.08%        

Classes

Pupils are grouped in 8 mixed ability classes. There are 2 classes per year group.  

School sessions                         9.00am to 12 noon - 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Mentoring - Southdale Junior School is a committed mentoring school. We believe that we can play a valuable role in the development of new teachers through the support of our experienced, caring and supportive staff. We also believe that we can further develop our own teaching skills through the sharing of ideas and good practice with student teachers and with each other.

Healthy School - to encourage healthy eating habits, children are not allowed sweets or crisps during break times - fruit only. Children are encouraged to bring a bottle of water to rehydrate during lessons. We ask that they do not drink while the teacher is talking. Bottles should not be refilled during the school day.

PTA  - There is an active and very supportive PTA, and the school hosts a number of fundraising and social events each year. We welcome parents in the classroom and as partners in the education of their children.