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Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.4 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
437
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional performance in Key Stage 2, where 93% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out as a top choice for parents in Wakefield. The school boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 88%, indicating strong community support. However, while the data is impressive, it is important to note that only a limited number of parent responses were collected for feedback.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 26% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★4.1
Behaviour is good
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
Black African3.2%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.68989, -1.32616 · WF8 4BW
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139502
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.halfpenny.patrust.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School scores 99.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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