Willow Green Academy
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–11 · Knottingley, Wakefield
Willow Green Academy is a primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield for ages 3–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next, from the inspection on 13 September 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 228 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 27.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Inspected 13 September 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at Willow Green.”
- “They feel happy and safe and are proud to be part of this inclusive school.”
- “Pupils are respectful and polite.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 10 October 2023 (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) | 63% | 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: 25 first-preference applications, 27 offers in total, 25 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Wakefield.
- The Vale Primary Academy 0.8 mi Not judged
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 0.9 mi Improved significantly
- Simpson's Lane Academy 1.0 mi Not judged
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.3 mi School remains Good
- Cherry Tree Academy 1.4 mi Requires improvement
- England Lane Academy 1.5 mi Outstanding
- Oyster Park Primary Academy 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Botolphs CE Academy 1.6 mi Not judged