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The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8JF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
218
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 76% of pupils meeting expected standards, placing it in the top 21% nationally. The high LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 94% of schools, and parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% recommending it. However, only 8% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous environment.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
My child feels safe
87%
School has high expectations
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.2%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.70949, -1.26096 · WF11 8JF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138332
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thevpacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Vale Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Vale Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is The Vale Primary Academy a good school?
The Vale Primary Academy scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Vale Primary Academy?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Vale Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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