All staff at Halfpenny Lane School strive to ensure that our pupils are provided with a safe, nurturing, and inspiring school environment. One that allows them to be happy, confident, and to enjoy the most formative years of their lives. We are committed to supporting and challenging every child in equal measure so that they can achieve their goals and realise their full potential, both inside and outside the classroom.

At Halfpenny Lane School, we have high ambitions and expectations for all our pupils. We encourage them to work hard, conduct themselves with respect and humility, and to take pride in being part of our school community.

In May 2025, we were all incredibly proud to be recognised by Ofsted as an Outstanding school across all areas of the inspection framework. The inspection highlighted our high-quality teaching, and the positive, inclusive culture that permeates every aspect of school life. Inspectors praised our pupils’ excellent attitudes to learning, the strength of our curriculum, and the dedication of our staff in ensuring every child thrives. This recognition reflects the relentless commitment of everyone in our school community to provide the very best education and care for our children.

We are grateful for the trust that families place in us. The strength of our home school partnership plays a vital role in our shared success. In return, we commit to providing the highest quality educational experience and cultivating a culture of aspiration and achievement for all.

Our broad and well-sequenced curriculum enables pupils to excel, grow in confidence and discover their individual strengths. It is designed to help every child overcome obstacles, develop new skills, and build a passion for learning that will stay with them long after they leave us.

At the heart of our success is what happens in the classroom. Our dedicated and talented team of teachers and support staff deliver high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Through ongoing training and development, we continue to strengthen our provision and ensure that pupils are both academically successful and emotionally supported.

Our pupils are enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious. They uphold very high standards of behaviour and conduct, take pride in their appearance, and show kindness and courtesy to others. We work closely with all pupils to help them self-regulate, take responsibility for their actions, and demonstrate the values we believe in.

We believe that the education our pupils receive at Halfpenny Lane School will equip them to become confident, responsible, and well-rounded citizens of the future.

With all best wishes,

Mr I Shuttleworth

Executive Headteacher