Simpson's Lane Academy vs Willow Green Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Simpson's Lane Academy
Knottingley
Willow Green Academy
Knottingley
Overview
Phase
Primary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
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
228
Capacity
577
262
Occupancy
67%
87%
FSM %
54.2%
30.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Outstanding
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
-
Last Inspected
Jun 2025
Sep 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
84%
70%
KS2 Maths
84%
77%
KS2 Writing
84%
83%