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
Recent news.
30
June
2025
2025
Halfpenny Lane are Outstanding in all areas
We are proud to share that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School has received outstanding judgements in all areas of their recent Ofsted inspection: Quality of education Behaviour and attitudes Personal development Leadership and management Early years provision This exceptional outcome is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of the entire school community. Report Highlights “Pupils achieve exceptionally well at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The school has a meticulous approach to ensuring that all pupils benefit from the excellent curriculum and opportunities to develop their character.” “The school’s core values ‘be kind,… Read more
23
June
2025
2025
Primary School Cook-Off Challenge
This term, pupils across our primary schools put their culinary skills to the test in a fun, hands-on cooking competition with three competitive rounds. Round 1: Design a £10 menu Round 1 kicked off with a challenge to design a menu that could be made with a budget of £10. Pupils had to consider how their menu could be cost-effective yet flavoursome. Round 2: Ordering Food Next, pupils met with office managers to place their food orders. This gave them valuable insight into budgeting and ordering, helping them to understand planning and cooking meals in the real-world. Round 3: Cook-off… Read more