Balance Alternative Provision vs Simpson's Lane Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Balance Alternative Provision
Knottingley
Simpson's Lane Academy
Knottingley
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
32
387
Capacity
24
577
Occupancy
133%
67%
FSM %
-
54.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Mar 2025
Jun 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
84%
KS2 Maths
-
84%
KS2 Writing
-
84%