Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School
About Us
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School is a two-form-entry school, which embodies the school mantra of 'Strive to be the very best version of yourself'. With a 93% combined outcome in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, we are ranked in the top 5% of primary schools nationally.
In May 2025, Halfpenny Lane was praised by Ofsted as Outstanding in all areas. An exceptional outcome that is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire school community.
Halfpenny Lane was selected as a lead school for music by the West Yorkshire Music Hub - a recognition of the school's commitment to music.
Working at Pontefract Academies Trust offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
Recent vacancies
Lunchtime Supervisor
How to find us
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Admin Team
admin@halfpenny.patrust.org.uk
Halfpenny LanePontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BW