The Vale Primary Academy
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Knottingley, WF11 8JF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 18% in England
25 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
218
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
4.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 77% | 74% | 76% | |
| Higher standard | 13% | 7% | 8% | |
| Reading | 83% | 89% | 80% | |
| Writing | 87% | 81% | 80% | |
| Maths | 77% | 74% | 80% |
Nearby primary schools
- Simpson's Lane Academy · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 12% in England
- England Lane Academy · 0.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Willow Green Academy · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- St Botolphs CE Academy · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
- Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- Ark Orchard Head Primary School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 8% in England
The neighbourhood
The Vale Primary Academy is in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley (typical home £185,000, crime very high).
What is The Vale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Vale Primary Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Vale Primary Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Vale Primary Academy is in the top 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.