Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Simpson's Lane Academy is a primary school in Knottingley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 11th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 20 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Simpson's Lane Academy is full of happy, polite and considerate pupils who thrive in the remarkable environment that leaders have crafted over time. Pupils' love of learning and respect for one another radiate throughout the school. They are exceptional ambassadors for their school. They enjoy highly positive and nurturing relationships with staff. Pupils are safe. They talk eloquently about how staff ensure that this is the case. The school has established very high expectations for pupils' academic and wider development. Pupils get every opportunity to excel. Staff do their utmost to ensure that pupils achieve exceptionally well. Outcomes in national tests are high. In lessons and at unstructured times, pupils embody the school's behaviour principles of 'good to be green', where maintaining high standards of behaviour is celebrated. They demonstrate a well-developed sense of empathy and understanding. They are exceptionally well prepared to become active, socially aware citizens within the wider community. Parental engagement is a high priority for the school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. They praise teachers for 'going above and beyond' and mention children who are 'thriving'. Such comments reflect the findings of the inspection team.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
387 pupils on roll, with places for 577
Schools near Simpson's Lane Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| England Lane Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| Willow Green Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Botolphs CE Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Lee Colley
- Phone
- 01977722515
- Address
- Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 138535
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.