Halfpenny Lane has been ranked the 9th best primary school out of 100 in the Wakefield Local Authority for attainment in reading, writing and maths.
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Halfpenny Lane ranked within the Top 10 primary schools in Wakefield
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November
2024
2024
Halfpenny pupils impress in Prince of Wales Hospice Fundraising Challenge
Earlier this week, six Year 5 pupils from Halfpenny Lane School showcased their entrepreneurial skills in the Build a Business Challenge, an initiative to fundraise for the Prince of Wales Hospice. The pupils delivered a 20-minute business pitch to a panel of five local business expects from Handelsbanken, Ridley and Hall Solicitors, We are Wakefield, Castleford Tigers, and Prince of Wales Hospice. The panel were very impressed with the standard of the pitch and the pupil’s were awarded the opportunity to bring their business idea, HPL PoP Calendars, to life. The PoP Calendars project involves producing two unique calendars: Portraits… Read more
17
October
2024
2024
Halfpenny Lane achieves Green Flag status
We are proud to announce that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School have achieved the Eco Green Flag status with Distinction. This achievement is testament to the hard work and commitment from staff and students in making the environment a priority. The Eco Green Flag is an internationally recognised symbol of environmental excellence awarded to schools that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainability. Achieving the award with distinction means that Halfpenny Lane School not only met the standards but exceeded expectations in creating a greener future. The ‘HPL Eco Crew’ have been at the heart of this eco-transformation… Read more