Balance Alternative Provision
School summary
Balance Alternative Provision is a small independent school in Knottingley, Wakefield, with around 26 pupils on roll. Its modest size sets it apart from larger mainstream settings, allowing for an intimate environment where every pupil is known. The school is mixed and takes pupils from age 11, with an 11+ entry point. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by Head Andrew Dean.
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Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Entry begins at age 11, and the school's small roll means teaching can be closely tailored to the individuals in each year group. Families considering the school may wish to ask directly about curriculum breadth and examination provision, as well as how progress is monitored.
Head · Andrew Dean
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Schools nearby
Ackworth School
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Ivy Lane School
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Meadowcroft School
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Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
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Wakefield Girls' High School
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Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
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A genuinely small independent setting in Knottingley, Balance Alternative Provision may suit families seeking a close-knit environment over the scale of a larger school.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
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Balance Alternative Provision 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.