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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28
July
2026
2026
Celebrating our strongest SATs results to date across Pontefract Academies Trust
We are incredibly proud to be celebrating our strongest SATs results to date, with pupils across our primary schools achieving outcomes that place our Trust significantly above national averages. Across Pontefract Academies Trust, 90% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics – 27 percentage points above the national average of 63%. These results represent a significant milestone for our Trust and reflect the dedication, ambition and hard work of our pupils, staff and families. Our success reflects the strength of our Trust family and the impact of working together with a shared ambition: to provide the… Read more
27
March
2026
2026
Staff Spotlight: EYFS Lead at Halfpenny Lane
This month, our staff spotlight is on Olivia, EYFS Lead and Teacher at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School. Olivia oversees our youngest pupils at Halfpenny Lane, helping them grow and develop, equipping them with the necessary tools for their educational journey. What is a short, fun fact about yourself? My birthday is on a leap year, so I’m only 6 and a half! What path did you take to lead you to the role you are in now? I completed a child development course at college and, through my school-based placements, realised that I wanted to become a… Read more