The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Shuttleworth (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Primary · 615m away
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Primary · 973m away
St Giles C of E Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Dove Adolescent Services
Independent · 1.5km away
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Featherstone Technology College: With Physical Disability Resource
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School take?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is in Pontefract, WF8 4BW, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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