De Lacy Academy vs Royds Hall, A Share Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 38 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Lacy Academy
Knottingley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
853 students
Royds Hall, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
853 students
| Measure | De Lacy Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Royds Hall, A Share Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 366 | #185 of 366 |
| National rank | #2142 of 4,090 | #2155 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 853 | 853 |
| Pupils on roll | 853 | 853 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.9% | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.6% | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knottingley | Huddersfield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.delacyacademy.org.uk | www.roydshall.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.4 vs 46.2).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is De Lacy Academy better than Royds Hall, A Share Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are De Lacy Academy and Royds Hall, A Share Academy?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Huddersfield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lacy Academy: 853. Royds Hall, A Share Academy: 853. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lacy Academy and Royds Hall, A Share Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
De Lacy Academy is 182nd of 366 and Royds Hall, A Share Academy is 185th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).