Question 1

What schools serve Knottingley?

Accepted Answer

There are 9 schools in Knottingley, Wakefield — including De Lacy Academy, The Vale Primary Academy, Willow Green Academy, Simpson's Lane Academy, England Lane Academy and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Knottingley?

Accepted Answer

Knottingley has 7 primary schools and 1 secondary school. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Knottingley?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Knottingley, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Knottingley schools are set by Wakefield and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Wakefield admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Knottingley?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Knottingley are set by Wakefield as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Knottingley

Primary Schools in Knottingley (7)

The Vale Primary Academy

Willow Green Academy

Simpson's Lane Academy

England Lane Academy

Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy

St Botolphs CE Academy

Fairburn Community Primary School

Secondary Schools in Knottingley (1)

De Lacy Academy

Other Schools in Knottingley (1)

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