Simpson's Lane Academy
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Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
18 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
387
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
5.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 77% | 77% | 84% | |
| Higher standard | 8% | 12% | 11% | |
| Reading | 79% | 83% | 84% | |
| Writing | 81% | 77% | 84% | |
| Maths | 85% | 83% | 84% |
Nearby primary schools
- The Vale Primary Academy · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 18% in England
- England Lane Academy · 0.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- St Botolphs CE Academy · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
- Willow Green Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- Cherry Tree Academy · 1.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
Best primary schools in Knottingley · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Simpson's Lane Academy is in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley (typical home £185,000, crime very high).
What is Simpson's Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Simpson's Lane Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Simpson's Lane Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Simpson's Lane Academy is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.