Simpson's Lane Academy Catchment Area
Simpson's Lane Academy is a academy converter primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 402 pupils, and a capacity of 577 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3–11
Age range
402
Pupils
577
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Simpson's Lane Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Simpson's Lane Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →Simpson's Lane Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 54.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138535
Other Primary Schools in Knottingley
If Simpson's Lane Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Knottingley are the next closest alternatives.
The Vale Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF11 8JF
Willow Green Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF11 8PT
England Lane Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF11 0JA
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF11 9HQ
St Botolphs CE Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF11 9BT
Fairburn Community Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF11 9JY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Simpson's Lane Academy
Is Simpson's Lane Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Simpson's Lane Academy has a capacity of 577 places and currently has 402 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for Simpson's Lane Academy? ▾
Admission to Simpson's Lane Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Simpson's Lane Academy cover? ▾
Simpson's Lane Academy is a primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Simpson's Lane Academy? ▾
Simpson's Lane Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.