The Vale Primary Academy
URN: 138332 • Knottingley WF11 8JF
Overview
- Name
- The Vale Primary Academy
- URN
- 138332
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Cartwright (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01977722485
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley WF11 8JF
Summary
The Vale Primary Academy, located in Knottingley, Wakefield, is a mixed academy converter serving 218 pupils with a capacity of 236. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the academy emphasizes the importance of happiness, safety, and engagement in learning, ensuring that every child receives high-quality education and care.
The curriculum at The Vale Primary Academy is designed to offer a wide range of learning opportunities, fostering confident and enthusiastic learners. The school values the input of parents and the wider community, actively encouraging communication and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
As part of the Delta Academies Trust, The Vale Primary Academy is dedicated to making a positive impact within its local community. The school prioritizes safeguarding, inclusivity, and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.thevpacademy.org.uk.
The curriculum at The Vale Primary Academy is designed to offer a wide range of learning opportunities, fostering confident and enthusiastic learners. The school values the input of parents and the wider community, actively encouraging communication and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students.
As part of the Delta Academies Trust, The Vale Primary Academy is dedicated to making a positive impact within its local community. The school prioritizes safeguarding, inclusivity, and the well-being of its pupils, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.thevpacademy.org.uk.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Find out why we are Outstanding > (other)
- About (other)
- Vision & Values (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Class Newsletters Find your child's termly class newsletter (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 108 | 110 | 236 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 108 | 109 | 236 | 21.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 244 | 120 | 124 | 236 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 244 | 120 | 124 | 236 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 241 | 120 | 121 | 236 | 16.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 118 | 115 | 236 | 15.90 |
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