Schools in Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber (2025)
8 schools · 2,464 students · 8 academy · median Pupils on roll 228.
Knottingley, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,464 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 8 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Knottingley's schools is 228, below the Yorkshire and the Humber median of 259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Fairburn Community Primary School (93.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by England Lane Academy (75.7, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Simpson's Lane Academy (68.0, top 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are De Lacy Academy (853 students), Simpson's Lane Academy (387 students), St Botolphs CE Academy (281 students).
Ranked schools in Knottingley
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and Yorkshire and the Humber.
- 194Fairburn Community Primary SchoolKnottingley · Academy Primary– · 87 students
- 276England Lane AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 368Simpson's Lane AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 467The Vale Primary AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 546De Lacy AcademyKnottingley · Academy Secondary45.6 Attainment 8 · 853 students
- 645St Botolphs CE AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 738Willow Green AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 228 students
- 817Brotherton and Byram Community Primary AcademyKnottingley · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairburn Community Primary School Knottingley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 93.7 Top 5% | – | 87 |
| 2 | England Lane Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 75.7 Top 25% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 3 | Simpson's Lane Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 84% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 4 | The Vale Primary Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 5 | De Lacy Academy Knottingley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 45.6 Attainment 8 | 853 |
| 6 | St Botolphs CE Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.2 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 7 | Willow Green Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.0 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 228 |
| 8 | Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Knottingley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Knottingley?
Fairburn Community Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Knottingley with a Success Index (England) of 93.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Knottingley?
Knottingley has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,464 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Knottingley?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Knottingley is 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.