How many pupils does De Lacy Primary School have?

De Lacy Primary School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is De Lacy Primary School's Ofsted rating?

De Lacy Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does De Lacy Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at De Lacy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is De Lacy Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — De Lacy Primary School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is De Lacy Primary School?

De Lacy Primary School is located at Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2TG.

De Lacy Primary School

Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2TG

Outstanding

Inspected 12 March 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

336

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About De Lacy Primary School

De Lacy Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 336 pupils on roll. It is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wakefield →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 336 / 315 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

44.2%

Free school meals

5.3%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

13.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

11.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

14.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

22.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

11.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£48,015

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,991 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,200

Spend per pupil

£6,798

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2TG
Phone: 01977722620
Head Teacher: James Parkinson
Website: www.delacy.patrust.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is De Lacy Primary School?: De Lacy Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does De Lacy Primary School have?: De Lacy Primary School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is De Lacy Primary School's Ofsted rating?: De Lacy Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does De Lacy Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at De Lacy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is De Lacy Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — De Lacy Primary School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is De Lacy Primary School?: De Lacy Primary School is located at Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2TG.

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