The Vale Primary Academy Catchment Area
The Vale Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Knottingley, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 218 pupils, and a capacity of 236 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
218
Pupils
236
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
The Vale Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Vale Primary 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 →The Vale Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, WF11 8JF
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138332
Other Primary Schools in Knottingley
If The Vale Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Knottingley are the next closest alternatives.
Willow Green Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF11 8PT
Simpson's Lane Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF11 0PJ
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 — The Vale Primary Academy
Is The Vale Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Vale Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 236 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Vale Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to The Vale Primary 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 The Vale Primary Academy cover? ▾
The Vale Primary 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.