Halfpenny Lane Open Afternoon

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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

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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

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Halfpenny Lane are Outstanding in all areas

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 attitudes Personal development Leadership and management Early years provision This exceptional outcome is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of the entire school community. Report Highlights “Pupils achieve exceptionally well at Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The school has a meticulous approach to ensuring that all pupils benefit from the excellent curriculum and opportunities to develop their character.” “The school’s core values ‘be kind,… Read more

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Primary School Cook-Off Challenge

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 Round 1 kicked off with a challenge to design a menu that could be made with a budget of £10. Pupils had to consider how their menu could be cost-effective yet flavoursome. Round 2: Ordering Food Next, pupils met with office managers to place their food orders. This gave them valuable insight into budgeting and ordering, helping them to understand planning and cooking meals in the real-world. Round 3: Cook-off… Read more

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Stronger as One: 80+ staff members take part in Pontefract 10K

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 community. Oliver, the son of one of our teachers, is currently facing a second battle with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. What started as an idea at Carleton High School quickly gained momentum across the Trust, with further schools and colleagues signing to support the cause. The dedication and passion present on the day was truly inspiring. We are incredibly proud to be part of a team that lifts each… Read more

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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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