Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)
PrimaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“We believe, at Simpson’s Lane Academy, that with high aspirations, expectations and the right support our children can go on to follow their interests and achieve their goals, as well as becoming a contributing valued member of society.”
Established school - open since before 2011. Became an academy in August 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 20 July 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
- 402
- Multi-academy trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Phone
- 01977722515
- Website
- www.simpsonslane.org.uk/