Simpson's Lane Academy vs The Vale Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Simpson's Lane Academy
Knottingley
The Vale Primary Academy
Knottingley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
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Age Range
3–11
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
387
218
Capacity
577
236
Occupancy
67%
92%
FSM %
54.2%
21.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Dec 2024
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
84%
80%
KS2 Maths
84%
80%
KS2 Writing
84%
80%