Open Other Primary Mixed

De Lacy Primary School

Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2TG
Part of: PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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De Lacy Primary School
Pontefract, WF8 2TG
336 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
48.90% FSM %
166 Boys
170 Girls
About De Lacy Primary School

De Lacy Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 336 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: James Parkinson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wakefield or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Ward Pontefract South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-10-2013
UKPRN 10042935
URN 140023
Data Last Updated 20-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mik Shinn Chair of Local Governing Body 03/10/2025 22/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Wilkins Chair of Local Governing Body 13/12/2024 02/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joe Ayre Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lauren Crowcroft Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Nicki Deane Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Anthony Dee Local Governor 17/09/2022 16/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Oxley Local Governor 02/02/2024 01/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Parkinson Local Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mik Shinn Local Governor 23/12/2023 02/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
High Well School
0.27 km • Pontefract
Other
Harewood Centre Nursery School
0.4 km • Pontefract
Other
Cherry Tree Academy
0.52 km • Pontefract
Other
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
0.59 km • Pontefract
Other
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
1.1 km • Pontefract
Other
St Giles C of E Academy
1.32 km • Pontefract
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
De Lacy Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Pontefract, Wakefield.
De Lacy Primary School has 336 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
De Lacy Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at De Lacy Primary School is Mr James Parkinson.
De Lacy Primary School is at Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2TG, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at De Lacy Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
De Lacy Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Parkinson
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2TG
01977722620
www.delacy.patrust.org.uk
Location
WF8 2TG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140023
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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