Best Schools in Knottingley

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

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Questions parents ask about schools in Knottingley

How many schools are there in Knottingley?

Knottingley has 9 open schools: 7 state primary, 1 state secondary or all-through and 1 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Knottingley are rated Outstanding?

3 schools in Knottingley were rated Outstanding at their most recent graded Ofsted inspection: England Lane Academy, De Lacy Academy and The Vale Primary Academy. Counting Good as well, 88% of the 8 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

England Lane Academy De Lacy Academy The Vale Primary Academy

Source: Ofsted

Which primary schools in Knottingley have the best SATs results?

Of the 6 primary schools in Knottingley with 2025 Key Stage 2 results, the highest shares of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading and maths were at England Lane Academy (88% in reading, 88% in maths); Simpson's Lane Academy (84% in reading, 84% in maths); and The Vale Primary Academy (80% in reading, 80% in maths). Small schools can swing a long way from one year to the next, because each pupil is a large share of the result.

England Lane Academy Simpson's Lane Academy The Vale Primary Academy

Source: DfE school performance data

Are there grammar schools in Knottingley?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Knottingley selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Knottingley have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Knottingley have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, the council allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Knottingley?

Apply to your council - Wakefield or North Yorkshire, depending on your address - through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.