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De Lacy Academy

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De Lacy Academy

Middle Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0BZ

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Pupils
869
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.4%
Attainment 8
45.5
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.0%
Basics 9-5
46.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.1%
EBacc APS
3.97
EBacc 9-5
23.1%
EBacc 9-4
30.6%
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About De Lacy Academy

De Lacy Academy is a secondary school in Knottingley, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 869 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Middle Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0BZ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for De Lacy Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about De Lacy Academy

What is De Lacy Academy's Ofsted rating?
De Lacy Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are De Lacy Academy's latest exam results?
De Lacy Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is De Lacy Academy located?
De Lacy Academy is a secondary school in Knottingley, Wakefield (WF11 0BZ).
How many pupils attend De Lacy Academy?
De Lacy Academy has around 869 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare De Lacy Academy with other schools?
View De Lacy Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.