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Knottingley, Wakefield
Simpson's Lane Academy
Simpson's Lane Academy is a academy converter in Knottingley, Wakefield. The school has 402 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 3–11 402 PupilsURN 138535
Ofsted Report
Inspected June 2025
Quality of EducationOutstanding
Behaviour and AttitudesOutstanding
Personal DevelopmentOutstanding
Leadership and ManagementOutstanding
Early Years ProvisionOutstanding
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
84%↑ +24pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
84%↑ +11pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
84%↑ +11pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
84%↑ +12pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
95.2%↑ +1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
21.2↓ -1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
54.1%↑ +30pp
Free School Meals
402 / 577
70%
Capacity
About
School overview
Simpson's Lane Academy is a academy converter in Knottingley, Wakefield. The school has 402 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Lee Colley
Age Range
3 — 11
School Hours
Contact school for details
Telephone
01977722515
Website
Address
Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
Local Authority
Wakefield
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Anti-Bullying Charter
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