St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, WF11 9BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Botolphs CE Academy is a primary school in Knottingley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 54th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 14 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 October 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to this happy and caring school. They have strong and positive relationships with staff. Pupils appreciate how well they are cared for and know that any member of staff will help them if they have any concerns. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. The school's motto of 'Find Your Fantastic' is visible everywhere. Pupils proudly show off their wristbands showing what they have been fantastic with today. Pupils across the school are very polite and well mannered. They hold doors open for each other and just enjoy spending time together. Classrooms are calm and children try hard with their learning. There are a wide range of opportunities to further enhance the curriculum. An interactive Tudor workshop supports learning in history. Carefully chosen visitors help bring pupils' learning to life. Pupils can attend a variety of clubs like cooking, swimming, games and breakfast club. Children in the early years get off to an exceptional start with their learning. There is a keen focus on developing children's communication and language in each area of learning. Established routines help children to quickly develop strong learning behaviours.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the knowledge that pupils need to know and remember has recently changed. This means that some pupils struggle to link their learning over time. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, teachers are supported to design learning that helps pupils make strong links with prior learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
281 pupils on roll, with places for 316
Schools near St Botolphs CE Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Lane Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| The Vale Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Simpson's Lane Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Willow Green Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stephanie Golding
- Phone
- 01977677494
- Address
- Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, WF11 9BT
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 145576
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.