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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.2 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
402
Capacity
577
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 84% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 11%, the overall results indicate a solid educational foundation for children aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
81%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other8.7%
Black African3.7%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.70186, -1.26206 · WF11 0PJ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138535
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.simpsonslane.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Simpson's Lane Academy rated by Ofsted?
Simpson's Lane Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Simpson's Lane Academy a good school?
Simpson's Lane Academy scores 97.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% 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 Simpson's Lane Academy?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Simpson's Lane Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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