De Lacy Academy
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Knottingley, WF11 0BZ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Bottom 42% in England
12 of 18 in Wakefield
Pupils
853
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.1 | 44.5 | 45.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 39% | 47% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 29% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 | -0.12 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Airedale Academy · 3.0 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 4% in England
- Ark Carleton High School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- Ark the King's School · 3.4 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Castleford Academy · 4.5 mi · Not judged · Top 36% in England
- The Featherstone Academy · 4.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy · 4.9 mi · Report card · Top 43% in England
The neighbourhood
De Lacy Academy is in Knottingley (typical home £190,000, crime very high).
What is De Lacy Academy's Ofsted rating?
De Lacy Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does De Lacy Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, De Lacy Academy is in the bottom 42% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.