The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Parkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigh Well School
Special school · Very close
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 395m away
Cherry Tree Academy
Primary · 522m away
Dove Adolescent Services
Independent · 904m away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School: With Hearing Impairment Resource
Primary · 1.1km away
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Giles C of E Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Green Leas School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is De Lacy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
De Lacy Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De Lacy Primary School?
De Lacy Primary School currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De Lacy Primary School take?
De Lacy Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is De Lacy Primary School?
De Lacy Primary School is in Pontefract, WF8 2TG, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De Lacy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, De Lacy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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