England Lane Academy
96%
Capacity
227
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About England Lane Academy
England Lane Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wakefield community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Lisa Cooke, it falls under Wakefield local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 340th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 97 in Wakefield.
England Lane Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
England Lane Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 6 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at England Lane Academy include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wakefield, England Lane Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | England Lane, Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0JA |
| Headteacher | Lisa Cooke |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.4% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 236 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
340th of 13,686
Nationally
26th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
5th of 97
In Wakefield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
England Lane, Knottingley
Wakefield, WF11 0JA
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