De Lacy Academy vs The Vale Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
De Lacy Academy
Knottingley
The Vale Primary Academy
Knottingley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
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Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Wakefield
Wakefield
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
853
218
Capacity
1210
236
Occupancy
70%
92%
FSM %
43.0%
21.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Dec 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
45.0
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
48.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
80%
KS2 Maths
-
80%
KS2 Writing
-
80%