Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
URN: 108204 • Pontefract WF8 4BW
Overview
- Name
- Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 108204
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geraldine Lindley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract WF8 4BW
Summary
Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is a foundation primary school located in Pontefract, Wakefield. With a capacity of 420 students, the school provides a nurturing environment for mixed-gender education, catering to children from nursery through to Year 6. The school aims to foster a supportive community where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Halfpenny Lane is designed to be engaging and inclusive, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Teachers employ a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to develop essential life skills alongside their studies.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at building strong relationships between families and the school. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits students' learning experiences. Overall, Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is committed to providing a well-rounded education within a caring and inclusive community.
The curriculum at Halfpenny Lane is designed to be engaging and inclusive, focusing on the holistic development of each child. Teachers employ a variety of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal growth, encouraging students to develop essential life skills alongside their studies.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at building strong relationships between families and the school. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits students' learning experiences. Overall, Pontefract Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is committed to providing a well-rounded education within a caring and inclusive community.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 420 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 420 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 420 |
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