The Vale Primary Academy
The Vale Primary Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Knottingley, WF11, in the Wakefield council area. It has 218 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (3 December 2024): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 3 December 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 76 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 8 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 25 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 218 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 19.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.51% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.83% | 2024/25 |
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