Is Ark De Lacy Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 12 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 111 primary schools in Wakefield. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ark De Lacy Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Ark De Lacy Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ark De Lacy Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Ark De Lacy Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ark De Lacy Primary School

Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2TG

Local ranking4th of 111 primary schools in Wakefield

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 12 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 44

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 336
Boys: 167 (49%)
Girls: 175 (51%)
Capacity: 315 (109% full)
SEND: 16.1%
FSM Eligible: 51.9%
EAL: 4.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,200/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.8%
White Other: 2.4%
Black African: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Asian Pakistani: 0.3%

92.8%

White British

2.4%

White Other

1.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01977722620

jparkinson@delacy.patrust.org.uk

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Chequerfield Lane

Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140023
UKPRN: 10042935
Establishment No.: 2009
Trust: ARK SCHOOLS

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