The Vale Primary Academy vs Willow Green Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Vale Primary Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Willow Green Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | The Vale Primary Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willow Green Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 1,636 | #1044 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4562 of 15,697 | #10600 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knottingley | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.thevpacademy.org.uk/ | www.willowgreen.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Vale Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 38.0).
- •The Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 63%).
- •The Vale Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Willow Green Academy is the larger school with 228 students compared with 218.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Vale Primary Academy better than Willow Green Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Primary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 38.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Vale Primary Academy and Willow Green Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Vale Primary Academy: 218. Willow Green Academy: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Vale Primary Academy and Willow Green Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The Vale Primary Academy is 423rd of 1,636 and Willow Green Academy is 1044th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).