Our Proud History

Flushdyke School has been educating children for well over a century. The original Flushdyke Council School stood on Park Mill Lane, and when numbers outgrew the building, lessons were held in the now-demolished Bethel Chapel from 1900 to 1912.

In 1912, the school we know today opened on Wakefield Road, Ossett with a ceremony that included a . While our buildings have grown this century — with a two-classroom extension in 2004, a dedicated Foundation Stage unit, new playground, library and ICT suite — our purpose has stayed the same.

Once sketched with great affection by former pupil and artist Douglas Brammer, the school has long been a landmark in Ossett. In the 1990s it faced a proposed closure, but thanks to the dedication of our governors, families and wider community, the plan was abandoned and the school continues to thrive and flourish.

For over 150 years we have been proud to welcome families from far and wide, and we continue to provide a safe, stimulating environment where all children can learn and grow in a small, happy setting.

Thanks to our friends at  Ossett Through The Ages (OTTA) | Facebook we can share with you below even more amazing images of Flushdyke School over the years. 

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