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De Lacy Academy
Middle Lane, Knottingley WF11 0BZ
De Lacy Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 820 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In April 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Delta Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Garforth Academy, Don Valley Academy, Ash Hill Academy, The Laurel Academy and Goole Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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