The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Sally Cartwright (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBalance Alternative Provision
Independent · 681m away
Simpson's Lane Academy
Primary · 851m away
England Lane Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Willow Green Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Botolphs CE Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.5km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Vale Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Vale Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Vale Primary Academy?
The Vale Primary Academy currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Vale Primary Academy take?
The Vale Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Vale Primary Academy?
The Vale Primary Academy is in Knottingley, WF11 8JF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Vale Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Vale Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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