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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BW

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Pupils
437
Ages
3-11
FSM
25.0%
Capacity
420
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2025

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
97.0%
Writing
95.0%
Maths
95.0%
RWM Combined
93.0%

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About Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 437 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, WF8 4BW | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Apr 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Feb 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

What is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School's latest exam results?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School located?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF8 4BW).
How many pupils attend Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School has around 437 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School with other schools?
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