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