The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 54.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Colley (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Vale Primary Academy
Primary · 851m away
England Lane Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Balance Alternative Provision
Independent · 1.4km away
Willow Green Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Botolphs CE Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Simpson's Lane Academy?
Simpson's Lane Academy currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Simpson's Lane Academy take?
Simpson's Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Simpson's Lane Academy?
Simpson's Lane Academy is in Knottingley, WF11 0PJ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Simpson's Lane Academy have a sixth form?
No, Simpson's Lane Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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