The Vale Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ferrybridge Road Knottingley West Yorkshire WF11 8JF |
| Phone | 01977722485 |
| Reference Number | 138332 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.77%
Girls: 50.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 3 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 5 | 17 | 7 | 24 |
| 6 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2013-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Knottingley Vale Junior and Infant School | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Simpson's Lane Academy
Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ |
0.49 miles |
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Willow Green Academy
Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT |
0.71 miles |
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England Lane Academy
England Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0JA |
0.78 miles |
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St Botolphs CE Academy
Primrose Vale, Wakefield, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9BT |
0.86 miles |
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Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Low Street, Brotherton, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9HQ |
0.97 miles |
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Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Orchard Head Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2NJ |
1.56 miles |
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.61 miles |
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Cherry Tree Academy
Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2HN |
1.64 miles |
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Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
1.97 miles |
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De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
1.97 miles |
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Oyster Park Primary Academy
Watling Road, Ferry Fryston, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN |
2.26 miles |
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Darrington Church of England Primary School
Denby Crest, Darrington, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3SB |
2.28 miles |
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St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.28 miles |
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Airedale Junior School
Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3EP |
2.47 miles |
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Airedale Infant School
Poplar Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3QJ |
2.47 miles |
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Townville Academy
Poplar Avenue, Townville, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3QJ |
2.48 miles |
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Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Stansfield Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DB |
2.51 miles |
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The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
2.59 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.62 miles |
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Fairburn Community Primary School
Great North Road, Fairburn, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 9JY |
2.66 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ |
0.84 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
2.02 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
2.25 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
2.81 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
2.87 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
2.87 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.52 miles |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
4.06 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
4.19 miles |