Simpson's Lane Academy
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Knottingley, Wakefield
Simpson's Lane 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 24 June 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Council
- Wakefield
- Pupils on roll
- 387 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 51.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 24 June 2025
Strengths
- “Simpson’s Lane Academy is full of happy, polite and considerate pupils who thrive in the remarkable environment that leaders have crafted over time.”
- “Pupils’ love of learning and respect for one another radiate throughout the school.”
- “They are exceptional ambassadors for their school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 July 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) | 84% | 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: 41 first-preference applications, 41 offers in total, 41 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 0.5 mi Not judged
- England Lane Academy 0.7 mi Outstanding
- Willow Green Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- St Botolphs CE 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 1.3 mi Requires improvement
- Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School 1.5 mi Improved significantly
- De Lacy Primary School 1.6 mi Outstanding