Willow Green Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Knottingley (Wakefield).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
A Warm Welcome from the Head of Academy at Willow Green Academy, we are committed to providing every child with a childhood rich in experiences, laying the foundation for a lifetime of success.
Our motto reflects our dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the next stage in their learning journey. Our ASPIRE ethos underpins everything we do, guiding our approach to education and personal development.
The six strands—Achievement, Safety, Pride, Independence, Responsibility, and Engagement—ensure that academic success, creativity, problem-solving, resilience, and well-being are central to our curriculum. These values help our pupils become confident, independent learners who take pride in their achievements and contribute positively to our school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Cooking
- Football
- Mindfulness
- Rugby
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 138401
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2012
Governing body (3 current, 4 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Laura Smith Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Tucker | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jagvinder Singh | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Samuel McMullan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mr Sean Ewart Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Jayne Barnsley Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Jagvinder Singh Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record