Simpson's Lane Academy
URN: 138535 • Knottingley WF11 0PJ
Overview
- Name
- Simpson's Lane Academy
- URN
- 138535
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Colley (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01977722515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley WF11 0PJ
Summary
Simpson's Lane Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Knottingley, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 402 pupils and a capacity of 577. Since becoming an academy in August 2012, it has been part of the Delta Academies Trust, which supports its educational framework and community engagement. The academy prides itself on fostering a stable and secure environment where children can develop resilience, confidence, and a sense of self-worth.
The curriculum at Simpson's Lane Academy is designed to provide high-quality education while nurturing individual needs and promoting lifelong learning. The school emphasizes the development of essential life skills, including responsibility, respect, and readiness for learning. Enrichment opportunities are integrated into the curriculum to enhance students' educational experiences.
Simpson's Lane Academy has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. The academy values strong partnerships with local schools and the wider community, ensuring that every child is celebrated and differences are nurtured. Parents can find more information on the school’s website at www.simpsonslane.org.uk.
The curriculum at Simpson's Lane Academy is designed to provide high-quality education while nurturing individual needs and promoting lifelong learning. The school emphasizes the development of essential life skills, including responsibility, respect, and readiness for learning. Enrichment opportunities are integrated into the curriculum to enhance students' educational experiences.
Simpson's Lane Academy has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being. The academy values strong partnerships with local schools and the wider community, ensuring that every child is celebrated and differences are nurtured. Parents can find more information on the school’s website at www.simpsonslane.org.uk.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Ethos and Values (other)
- Trust Promise (other)
- Our EYFS Unit > (other)
- About Us (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Terms and conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 577
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 54.10
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 211 | 191 | 577 | 54.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 397 | 203 | 194 | 577 | 53.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 364 | 191 | 173 | 577 | 55.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 364 | 191 | 173 | 577 | 55.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 340 | 185 | 155 | 577 | 54.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 348 | 186 | 162 | 577 | 48.10 |
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