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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0BZ, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.0 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
869
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 51% nationally for Attainment 8. A notable 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 36% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 36% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
White Other4.1%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.70443, -1.24228 · WF11 0BZ
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138006
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.delacyacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is De Lacy Academy rated by Ofsted?
De Lacy Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is De Lacy Academy a good school?
De Lacy Academy scores 79.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at De Lacy Academy in GCSEs?
De Lacy Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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