Schools in Knottingley
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Academy Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| England Lane Academy Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Willow Green Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fairburn Community Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Botolphs CE Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Vale Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Alternative Provision Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.