Simpson's Lane Academy — Primary School in Knottingley

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Simpson's Lane Academy

Knottingley, WF11 0PJ

402 Pupils

577 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

54.10% FSM %

211 Boys

191 Girls

About Simpson's Lane Academy

Located in Knottingley (WF11 0PJ), Simpson's Lane Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Wakefield.

It has 402 pupils on roll. School capacity: 577. Current headteacher: Lee Colley.

Data for Simpson's Lane Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wakefield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency	Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward	Knottingley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-08-2012
UKPRN	10038170
URN	138535
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gemma Scothern	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Samantha Ellis	Local Governor	31/10/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by academy members
Miss Casey Milton	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Helen Prout	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by academy members