De Lacy Academy vs The Vale Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.4 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
The Vale Primary Academy
Knottingley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
| Measure | De Lacy Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Vale Primary Academy Knottingley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 366 | #423 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2142 of 4,090 | #4562 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 853 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 853 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 43% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.5% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Knottingley | Knottingley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.delacyacademy.org.uk | www.thevpacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Vale Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 46.4).
- •De Lacy Academy is the larger school with 853 students compared with 218.
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 The Vale Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Vale Primary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are De Lacy Academy and The Vale Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Knottingley and Knottingley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lacy Academy: 853. The Vale Primary Academy: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lacy Academy and The Vale Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
De Lacy Academy is 182nd of 366 and The Vale Primary Academy is 423rd of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).