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Simpson's Lane Academy

Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ

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Pupils

402

Ages

3-11

FSM

54.1%

Capacity

577

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

84.0%

Maths

84.0%

RWM Combined

84.0%

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About Simpson's Lane Academy

Simpson's Lane Academy is a primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 84% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 402 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Simpson's Lane Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Outstanding
Dec 2019 — School remains Good
May 2012 — Good (predecessor: Knottingley Simpson's Lane Junior and Infant School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Simpson's Lane Academy

What is Simpson's Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?

Simpson's Lane Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are Simpson's Lane Academy's latest exam results?

Simpson's Lane Academy: KS2 2024/25: 84% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Simpson's Lane Academy located?

Simpson's Lane Academy is a primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield (WF11 0PJ).

How many pupils attend Simpson's Lane Academy?

Simpson's Lane Academy has around 402 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Simpson's Lane Academy with other schools?

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