The Vale Primary Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, WF11 8JF
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We will ensure children enjoy a curriculum and range of experiences that develops their aspirations, confidence, and independence. Enabling them to become active members of society with the skills confidence, knowledge and experience to actively engage in social debate and discussion.”
Established school - open since before 2012. Became an academy in July 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 16 January 2025
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementOutstanding
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 218
- Multi-academy trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Phone
- 01977722485
- Website
- www.thevpacademy.org.uk/