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… Read more
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… Read more
This year, PAT schools proudly took part in the annual Reindeer Run, raising funds for the incredible Prince of Wales Hospice. The charity holds a special place within our Trust,… Read more
We are proud to share that three of our primary schools across Pontefract Academies Trust have been formally recognised by Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, for their… Read more
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… Read more
This week, pupils and staff across Pontefract Academies Trust have honoured the annual Remembrance period through a wide range of events and activities, both within and beyond school. Pontefract Remembrance… Read more
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… Read more
We are proud to share that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School has received outstanding judgements in all areas of their recent Ofsted inspection: Quality of education Behaviour and… Read more
This term, pupils across our primary schools put their culinary skills to the test in a fun, hands-on cooking competition with three competitive rounds. Round 1: Design a £10 menu… Read more
This weekend, more than 80 of our staff members took part in the Pontefract 10K, all in support of Oliver’s Army, a cause close to the hearts of our school… Read more