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De Lacy Primary School

Wakefield, WF8 2TGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2260 of 13,686 nationally

About De Lacy Primary School

De Lacy Primary School in Wakefield is a state primary that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. With 336 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is operating above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 48.9%, which is notably high and reflects the school’s intake from a community with above-average economic disadvantage compared to the national primary average. Demand is fierce: for 44 places in the 2025/26 admission round, the school received 107 total applications, with 53 listing it as a first preference. Only 42 first-preference offers were made, meaning nearly a quarter of families who wanted De Lacy first did not get a place. The oversubscription ratio of 2.43 applicants per place underscores its reputation as a sought-after choice for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChequerfield Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 2TG
HeadteacherJames Parkinson
Local AuthorityWakefield
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)48.9%
School Capacity336 / 315 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosDining HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsNetballAthleticsRoundersFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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De Lacy Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.