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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Pontefract, WF8 4BW · Wakefield · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2019 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils437
FSM25.0%
KS2 expected93%

Catchment / designated area

'Each school, regardless of type, serves a catchment area' — ranked after looked-after children and siblings.

Source: Wakefield admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2019-02-06)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Pontefract, WF8 4AA Larks Hill Junior and Infant School 0.6 mi · Primary · Not judged Pontefract, WF8 4RJ St Giles C of E Academy 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Pontefract, WF8 1HG Carleton Park Junior and Infant School 0.9 mi · Primary · Not judged Pontefract, WF8 3PT Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School 1.0 mi · Primary · Good Pontefract, WF7 6LW Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy 1.3 mi · Primary · Good Pontefract, WF7 6BQ

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Wakefield admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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