Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willow Green Academy is a primary school in Knottingley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 70th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 9 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils thrive at Willow Green. They feel happy and safe and are proud to be part of this inclusive school. Pupils are respectful and polite. The school sets ambitious expectations. Pupils receive support and encouragement to aim high. As a result, all pupils achieve well regardless of their starting point. They are well prepared for their next stage in education. The ASPIRE ethos stands for 'achieve, safety, pride, independence, responsibility and engagement'. It is a golden thread that runs through every aspect of school life. Pupils refer to it, talking about being responsible for their own safety and actions. They know that they keep themselves safe through the choices they make. The behaviour system supports them to engage and make the right choices. The exemplary culture of behaviour and citizenship begins from early years. Children show high levels of self-control. They reflect and correct their actions without prompting, for example adjusting their pace to walk sensibly around the setting. The school and trust community create clear pathways to success for all pupils. They do this through the curriculum and experiences that they offer. As a result, their pupils become lifelong learners. Pupils, staff, parents and carers agree that it is 'great to be Willow Green'.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Willow Green Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Simpson's Lane Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 84% 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 sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Rollin
- Phone
- 01977722487
- Address
- Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 138401
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.