The Vale Primary Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Knottingley, Wakefield
The Vale Primary Academy is a primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 3 December 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, WF11 8JF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 218 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 19.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 3 December 2024
Strengths
- “The Vale Academy helps pupils thrive.”
- “Staff create an exceptionally caring and welcoming environment.”
- “They prioritise the well-being of every individual.”
To improve
- “Some pupils display challenging behaviours.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 76% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 26 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- Simpson's Lane Academy 0.5 mi Not judged
- England Lane Academy 0.8 mi Outstanding
- Willow Green Academy 0.8 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- St Botolphs CE Academy 0.9 mi Not judged
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 1.6 mi Improved significantly
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.6 mi School remains Good
- Cherry Tree Academy 1.6 mi Requires improvement
- De Lacy Primary School 2.0 mi Outstanding