England Lane Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

England Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

England Lane Academy is a primary school in Knottingley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 12th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 17 September 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score99

99, 6 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 236

Eligible for free school meals34.2%

34.2%, 7.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.3%

9.3%, 12.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.8%

17.8%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near England Lane Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Botolphs CE Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	65% met the expected standard
Simpson's Lane Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	84% met the expected standard
The Vale Primary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	76% met the expected standard
Willow Green Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	63% met the expected standard
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Headteacher Lisa Cooke
Phone: 01977722486
Website: elacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: England Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0JA
Local authority: Wakefield
URN: 140333

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.