De Lacy Academy

About De Lacy Academy

De Lacy Academy is an academy converter in Knottingley, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 869 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 (2025/26). 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

869 / 1,210 (72%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 April 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Middle Lane, Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0BZ

Phone

01977722489

Principal

Richard Fieldhouse

Website

http://www.delacyacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is De Lacy Academy?

De Lacy Academy is an academy converter in Knottingley, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does De Lacy Academy have?

De Lacy Academy has 869 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is De Lacy Academy's Ofsted rating?

De Lacy Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022).

How does De Lacy Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at De Lacy Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45 in 2025/26.

Is De Lacy Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — De Lacy Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is De Lacy Academy?

De Lacy Academy is located at Middle Lane, Knottingley, Wakefield, WF11 0BZ.