The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 26
- Capacity
- 100%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Head
- Andrew Dean
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Vale Primary Academy
Primary · 681m away
Willow Green Academy
Primary · 851m away
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Primary · 964m away
Simpson's Lane Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Botolphs CE Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
England Lane Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Balance Alternative Provision's Ofsted rating?
Balance Alternative Provision was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balance Alternative Provision?
Balance Alternative Provision currently has 26 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balance Alternative Provision take?
Balance Alternative Provision caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Balance Alternative Provision?
Balance Alternative Provision is in Knottingley, WF11 8NE, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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