The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 869
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 39.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Fieldhouse (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is De Lacy Academy a selective school?
No. De Lacy Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is De Lacy Academy's Ofsted rating?
De Lacy Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De Lacy Academy?
De Lacy Academy currently has 869 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De Lacy Academy take?
De Lacy Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is De Lacy Academy?
De Lacy Academy is in Knottingley, WF11 0BZ, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De Lacy Academy have a sixth form?
No, De Lacy Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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