Which is the best primary school in Knottingley?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, England Lane Academy ranks first of 6 ranked primary schools in Knottingley, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Knottingley ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Knottingley?

6 primary schools in Knottingley published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Knottingley, ranked

The 6 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
England Lane Academy
Academy sponsor led

15%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
2
Simpson's Lane Academy
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
3
The Vale Primary Academy
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
4
St Botolphs CE Academy
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
5
Willow Green Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
6
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Knottingley?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, England Lane Academy ranks first of 6 ranked primary schools in Knottingley, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Knottingley ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Knottingley?: 6 primary schools in Knottingley published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.