SchoolScoresWillow Green Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Hampden Close, Knottingley, WF11 8PT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 March 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 September 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Knottingley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 48% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 20% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Knottingley. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Knottingley figures pool parents at the Knottingley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Wakefield average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 70% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wakefield. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.5% | 27.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 14.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Knottingley. Higher than 96% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 41.2% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Vale Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ark Orchard Head Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Simpson's Lane Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Tree Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- England Lane Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oyster Park Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Botolphs CE Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Airedale Junior Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Willow Green Academy's Ofsted rating?
Willow Green Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 September 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Willow Green Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Willow Green Academy?
86% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Willow Green Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Willow Green Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Willow Green Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138401.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.