Supporting our School Community through Parent Workshops

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Supporting our School Community through Parent Workshops

At Pontefract Academies Trust, we believe that education is most powerful when schools and families work together. In support of this belief, we are proud to be launching a series of parent workshops to help support our school community. Throughout May, we’ll be offering four ‘How To…’ workshops, each covering an important topic that affects pupils and their families. These sessions will offer expert insights, practical strategies, and key tools – creating a space for parents to learn and feel empowered. Our workshops include: How to Improve Sleep and Behaviour Through Effective Routine – this session is with Future in… Read more

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Discover our Nursery Provision at Pontefract Academies Trust

At Pontefract Academies Trust, we are proud to offer high-quality nursery provision at five of our nine schools, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 4 years. Our nurseries are staffed by experienced and qualified professionals who are passionate about giving children the very best start to their educational journey. Whether you’re a parent looking for a welcoming place for your child to learn and socialise, or seeking flexible childcare to fit your needs, we’re here to help. We offer 15 and 30 hours of free childcare for eligible parents, making it easier than ever to… Read more

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PAT Primary Maths Championship

At the end of March, Pontefract Academies Trust had the pleasure of hosting the very first PAT Primary Maths Championship, bringing pupils together from across our seven primary schools for a day of fierce competition. This event was a celebration of the mathematical talent within our Trust and an opportunity for our brightest young minds to showcase their skills. Each of our seven primary schools entered a team of six students who were carefully selected for their outstanding abilities in Mathematics. The pupils competed in three challenging rounds: Relay Round, Puzzle Round, and Buzzer Round, which determined the two schools… Read more

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Halfpenny win all 3 prize categories in The Prince of Wales Hospice Business Builder Challenge

Halfpenny Lange Junior, Infant and Nursery School attended the Awards Ceremony at Castleford Tigers RLC where the Mayor of Wakefield presented them with the following prizes: Innovative Business Idea Best Business Pitch and Presentation Highest Income Generated Halfpenny Lane raised £951 for the Hospice, made from the sale of their Pupil Portrait Calendar and Places of Pontefract Calendar. We are proud of Halfpenny’s entrepreneurial spirit, innovative skills, and determination to bring their business pitch to life. Thank you to everyone who supported their business idea and to the organisers for hosting such a special event. We look forward to the… Read more

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Miss Hetherington of Halfpenny School, crowned Woman of Steel 2024

Miss Hetherington, Teaching Assistant at Halfpenny Lane School, has been crowned Woman of Steel at the 2024 Rugby League Awards. This award follows a fantastic season for Georgie after winning the 2024 Women’s Super League Grand Final and being named Player of the Match for a second consecutive year. Georgie is a fantastic role model for pupils at Halfpenny Lane School and today brought her trophy in to show and tell at a special assembly in her honour. Georgie hopes that by winning this award “the children at Halfpenny Lane School will continue to appreciate the importance of following our… Read more

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Ofsted praises Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School in Pontefract

A Pontefract Academies Trust school in Pontefract has been told it “might be outstanding” following an ungraded inspection from Ofsted. Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School was visited by Ofsted in April for an ungraded inspection and a report has now been published. As the school was previously rated good in its 2019 graded inspection, Ofsted carried out an ungraded inspection - which occurs once every four years to confirm a school remains good. The report stated: "There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. However,… Read more

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The Power of Education

In the heart of Pontefract, a group of nine schools are making waves in the education sector. Pontefract Academies Trust, comprising of seven primary schools and two secondary schools, was once struggling with underperformance. However, thanks to a significant shift in its leadership and culture, the Trust has undergone a remarkable transformation. Today, it stands tall as an outstanding success story of school improvement, with staff and students playing a vital role in its journey to success. In 2018, the primary schools’ performance across the Trust was amongst the weakest in the country. But this year, the primary schools’ performance… Read more

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Plans revealed for Carleton High School’s rebuild under the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme

Carleton High School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust, has today, Thursday 22nd December revealed the plans for the replacement of its school’s multiple teaching blocks with an entirely new 3-story building, securing the future of the school and high educational standards for all of its pupils for decades to come. Under the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme, all costs are being covered for the work to create the new building, which is expected to meet all of the latest environmental and education standards. Work is expected to begin August 2023 and to complete over a period of 12 – 18… Read more

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Pontefract Academies Trust Choir Debut Performance

On Saturday 17th December, our fabulous Pontefract Academies Trust choir put on their first-ever performance at Wakefield Cathedral with the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir. A big thank you to the students who represented all eight of our schools and Mr Parkinson, Headteacher at De Lacy Primary School for directing the choir. Thank you for all of the time and effort that has gone into rehearsing for this special event. The performance was stunning, and we couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved. For some of the students, it was the first time they had ever performed for an audience. Well done. Read more

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Pupils Helped Judge the Annual Christmas Display Competition in Pontefract

Chosen by 13 pupils from across six primary schools, Cartner’s No.5 new bar on Shoemarket in the town has scooped first place. More than 50 businesses entered the competition and were judged by pupils from Carleton Park Junior and Infant School, De Lacy Primary School, Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School, Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Larks Hill Junior and Infant School and St. Giles C. E Academy. Paul Cartwright, chair of Pontefract Civic Society said: “We were delighted by this year’s response with over 50 decorated businesses, which was understandably slightly down on last year, though the… Read more

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