Ark De Lacy Primary School
Academy sponsor led
Pontefract, WF8 2TG
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 12% in England
17 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
342
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
4.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 79% | 77% | 80% | |
| Higher standard | 7% | 11% | 18% | |
| Reading | 79% | 77% | 82% | |
| Writing | 81% | 82% | 80% | |
| Maths | 86% | 86% | 82% |
Nearby primary schools
- Cherry Tree Academy · 0.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 5% in England
- Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy · 0.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 13% in England
- Ark the Rookeries Carleton Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Ark Carleton Park Primary School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- St Giles C of E Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Top 18% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
Best primary schools in Pontefract · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Ark De Lacy Primary School is in Pontefract South East (typical home £171,500, crime high).
What is Ark De Lacy Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ark De Lacy Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Ark De Lacy Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark De Lacy Primary School is in the top 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.