De Lacy Academy
URN: 138006 • Knottingley WF11 0BZ
Overview
- Name
- De Lacy Academy
- URN
- 138006
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hellen O'Brien (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01977722489
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middle Lane, Knottingley WF11 0BZ
Summary
De Lacy Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Knottingley, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 869 students and a capacity of 1,210. The academy operates as an academy converter, providing a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, offering various support services, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) resources.
The academy actively engages with parents and the community, hosting events such as the Year 7 Welcome Event and various parents' evenings to foster collaboration and communication. Additionally, De Lacy Academy provides extracurricular activities, including a chess club and free Saturday maths tuition, aimed at enhancing students' learning experiences and well-being.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (39.4%), De Lacy Academy is committed to supporting all pupils in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential. The school’s ethos revolves around inclusivity, safety, and the promotion of mental health, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at [De Lacy Academy](http://www.delacyacademy.org.uk).
The academy actively engages with parents and the community, hosting events such as the Year 7 Welcome Event and various parents' evenings to foster collaboration and communication. Additionally, De Lacy Academy provides extracurricular activities, including a chess club and free Saturday maths tuition, aimed at enhancing students' learning experiences and well-being.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (39.4%), De Lacy Academy is committed to supporting all pupils in overcoming challenges and achieving their potential. The school’s ethos revolves around inclusivity, safety, and the promotion of mental health, ensuring a supportive environment for all students. For more information, visit their website at [De Lacy Academy](http://www.delacyacademy.org.uk).
Useful links
- Parent Governor Vacancy (governance)
- Trust Statutory Governance (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- Open Evening presentation (sen)
- SEND Futures and Next Steps Careers Event (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Calendar View all events and term dates (calendar)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1210
- Pupils
- 869
- Boys
- 431
- Girls
- 438
- FSM %
- 39.40
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 869 | 431 | 438 | 1210 | 39.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 885 | 462 | 423 | 1210 | 37.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 771 | 401 | 370 | 1210 | 30.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 771 | 401 | 370 | 1210 | 30.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 715 | 370 | 345 | 1210 | 27.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 672 | 344 | 328 | 1210 | 24.40 |
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