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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April
2025
2025
PAT Primary Maths Championship
At the end of March, Pontefract Academies Trust had the pleasure of hosting the very first PAT Primary Maths Championship, bringing pupils together from across our seven primary schools for a day of fierce competition. This event was a celebration of the mathematical talent within our Trust and an opportunity for our brightest young minds to showcase their skills. Each of our seven primary schools entered a team of six students who were carefully selected for their outstanding abilities in Mathematics. The pupils competed in three challenging rounds: Relay Round, Puzzle Round, and Buzzer Round, which determined the two schools… Read more
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January
2025
2025
Halfpenny win all 3 prize categories in The Prince of Wales Hospice Business Builder Challenge
Halfpenny Lange Junior, Infant and Nursery School attended the Awards Ceremony at Castleford Tigers RLC where the Mayor of Wakefield presented them with the following prizes: Innovative Business Idea Best Business Pitch and Presentation Highest Income Generated Halfpenny Lane raised £951 for the Hospice, made from the sale of their Pupil Portrait Calendar and Places of Pontefract Calendar. We are proud of Halfpenny’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovative skills, and determination to bring their business pitch to life. Thank you to everyone who supported their business idea and to the organisers for hosting such a special event. We look forward to the… Read more