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.
To read an article published in the Wakefield Express please click here.
Halfpenny Lane ranked within the Top 10 primary schools in Wakefield
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10
October
2025
2025
Halfpenny Lane Open Afternoon
📅 Monday 13th October 🕓 From 4:30pm We are delighted to announce that Halfpenny Lane will be hosting an Open Afternoon on Monday 13th October at 4:30pm. This is primarily for children starting Reception and Nursery in September 2026. Here, you’ll have the chance to look around our Early Years classrooms and speak to the EYFS team. At Halfpenny Lane, we’re proud to offer an inclusive and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish — academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you why Halfpenny Lane is such a special place to start your… Read more
15
July
2025
2025
Exceptional Key Stage 2 results for Pontefract Academies Trust
A huge congratulations to the incredible pupils across our primary schools on their exceptional SATs, Phonics, and Early Years results. We’re incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved, and grateful to the dedicated staff and families who have supported them every step of the way. Key Stage 2 (KS2) We are proud to share that 86% of our Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths – 24% above the national average of 62%. Four of our seven primary schools achieved over 85% in the combined standard: · Larks Hill Junior and Infant School – 97% ·… Read more