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Simpson's Lane Academy

Academy converter · Knottingley · WF11 0PJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

387

Local authority

Wakefield

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Knottingley, Wakefield, 387 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 54.2%.

Open schools in Knottingley
9
Primary schools in Knottingley
7
Academies among open schools in Knottingley
89% (8)
Open schools in WF11
9
Primary in WF11
7
Open schools in Wakefield LA
158
Primary in Wakefield LA
113

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in KnottingleyNear WF11

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138535

Location

Address
Sycamore Avenue
Postcode
WF11 0PJ
Town
Knottingley
Local authority
Wakefield

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
387
Boys / girls
201 / 186
School capacity
577
Capacity fill
387 / 577 (67%)
Free school meals
54.2%
FSM pupils
186
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01977722515
Website
www.simpsonslane.org.uk/

Official links