England Lane Academy vs Balance Alternative Provision
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
England Lane Academy
Knottingley
Balance Alternative Provision
Knottingley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
3–11
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
225
32
Capacity
236
24
Occupancy
95%
133%
FSM %
36.0%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Outstanding
Good
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2024
Mar 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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KS2 Reading
88%
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KS2 Maths
88%
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KS2 Writing
85%
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