Balance Alternative Provision
IndependentPrimary
Balance Alternative Provision
Ages11 – 16
32 pupils
Good· Apr 2025
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Wakefield
Head Teacher
Andrew Dean
Gender
Mixed
Opened
February 2024
Website
www.balanceap.co.uk
Reference Number
150171
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils26 (108% of capacity)
Age Range11 – 16
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls62% / 38%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support0.0%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
2 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Apr 2025
- 2025Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND11- School effectively meets pupils' special needs.
- Pupils with EHC plans require more tailored support.
Curriculum11- English and maths have a logical curriculum.
- Key stage 4 curriculum lacks depth of knowledge.
Leadership2- School has clear routines and expectations.
- Staff workload is managed and well-being prioritised.
Pupil Progress11- School prepares pupils for mainstream education.
- Some pupils develop gaps in understanding.
Teaching Quality11- Teachers explain new information clearly.
- Teachers sometimes do not check understanding.
Personal Development11- Pupils learn about safety, health and careers.
- Opportunities for moral and spiritual debate are limited.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils behave respectfully and calmly.
- School improves attendance through support.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2023
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
Address
The White Building, Lock HillFerrybridge
Knottingley
West Yorkshire
WF11 8NE
Phone
07930033667Website
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