Open Other Secondary Mixed

De Lacy Academy

Middle Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0BZ
Part of: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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De Lacy Academy
Knottingley, WF11 0BZ
869 Pupils
1,210 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
39.40% FSM %
431 Boys
438 Girls
About De Lacy Academy

De Lacy Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Knottingley, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 869 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,210. Current headteacher: Richard Fieldhouse.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward Knottingley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036988
URN 138006
Data Last Updated 21-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (5)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Roger Dawson Chair of Local Governing Body 29/09/2024 28/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Dr Christopher Brophy Local Governor 19/02/2024 18/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elaine Lenc Local Governor 09/11/2024 08/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Pam Smith Local Governor 29/09/2024 28/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Manina Tyler-Mort Local Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
De Lacy Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Knottingley, Wakefield.
De Lacy Academy has 869 pupils, with a capacity of 1,210.
De Lacy Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at De Lacy Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at De Lacy Academy is Mr Richard Fieldhouse.
De Lacy Academy is at Middle Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0BZ, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at De Lacy Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
De Lacy Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Richard Fieldhouse
Middle Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0BZ
01977722489
www.delacyacademy.org.uk
Location
WF11 0BZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138006
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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