Towngate Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Ossett and the wider Wakefield area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 306 pupils on roll with space for 315, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 08 October 2024, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.