The Vale Primary Academy is a academy converter serving families in Knottingley and the wider Wakefield area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The Vale Primary Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 218 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 236, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 3 December 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.