The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 29.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Rollin (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBalance Alternative Provision
Independent · 851m away
The Vale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Simpson's Lane Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Pontefract the Castle School
Special school · 2.5km away
England Lane Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Green Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willow Green Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willow Green Academy?
Willow Green Academy currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willow Green Academy take?
Willow Green Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willow Green Academy?
Willow Green Academy is in Knottingley, WF11 8PT, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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