- South Ossett
The town of
Ossett is, following a recent reorganisation, divided into twoparish es. The north is known as "Ossett and Gawthorpe" and the South as "South Ossett". This is located just north ofHorbury with the main road of Storrs Hill Road. It is historically the least industrialised part of the town. Much of the new building that has caused Ossett to grow has been concentrated in the South Ossett area.About 25% of Ossett's population is within the South Ossett area.
Two schools are located on Storrs Hill Road: Ossett Comprehensive High School and
St. Ignatius Catholic Primary School. The former is Ossett's only remainining high school. Previously there was a "North Ossett School", the current Ossett school used to be known as "Ossett Grammar School", the author, Stan Barstow was educated here during the war. This is also where you will findSt. Ignatius Catholic Church andParish Centre. This Parish Centre is also the place where most people from South Ossett come to cast their vote each year.South Ossett is located next to the countryside and is part of the Normanton constituency and "Horbury and South Ossett" ward for elections.
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