Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

About Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 437 pupils on roll. It is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wakefield →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

437 / 420 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4BW

Phone

01977703270

Head of School

Ian Shuttleworth

Website

http://www.halfpenny.patrust.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is an academy converter in Pontefract, Wakefield, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School have?

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School has 437 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

93% of pupils at Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is part of PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is located at Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, Wakefield, WF8 4BW.