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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6
January
2026
2026
Pontefract Academies Trust Ranked 1st in the North and 6th Nationally for KS2 Attainment
We are incredibly proud to share the exceptional Key Stage 2 (KS2) outcomes achieved across our Trust. Pontefract Academies Trust is 1st in the North of England and 6th across all England for KS2 attainment, based on DfE data. Across our Trust, 86% of pupils achieved the expected standard – 24% above the national average. By default, this also puts us 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber region for KS2 attainment. Strong Outcomes for Disadvantaged Pupils The DfE figures show that our outcomes for disadvantaged pupils are significantly above the national average for non-disadvantaged pupils. 73% of disadvantaged pupils across… Read more
15
December
2025
2025
Halfpenny Lane are Proud to be Part of Junior Dukes!
We’re excited to share that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School is part of Junior Dukes, a programme designed to help pupils grow into confident, independent, and courageous young people. Through Junior Dukes, pupils take part in fun and challenging activities such as baking, event planning, sustainability projects, learning new skills, and helping the community. Each challenge encourages children to be creative, try new things, and develop resilience – all important life skills for beyond the classroom. The impact of Junior Dukes is already clear at Halfpenny Lane. For example, two sisters completed a baking challenge where they chose… Read more