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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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
26
February
2026
2026
National Recognition for Our Commitment to Staff Development
We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2026 MAT Excellence award for Staff Development (1-12 schools). “Staff development at Pontefract Academies Trust has been transformed into a culture where learning, wellbeing and growth are woven into their every day. Through initiatives including their Everyday Development model, three development days, succession planning, and professional learning hub, they have created personalised development, strengthened retention, built leadership pipelines, and achieved high engagement and satisfaction.” The MAT Excellence Awards celebrate excellence and impact across multi-academy trusts, and the Staff Development award highlights trusts that provide exceptional opportunities for colleagues to… Read more