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Halfpenny Lane are Outstanding in all areas
We are proud to share that Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School has received outstanding judgements in all areas of their recent Ofsted inspection: Quality of education Behaviour and attitudes Personal development Leadership and management Early years provision This exceptional outcome is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of the…
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Primary School Cook-Off Challenge
This term, pupils across our primary schools put their culinary skills to the test in a fun, hands-on cooking competition with three competitive rounds. Round 1: Design a £10 menu Round 1 kicked off with a challenge to design a menu that could be made with a budget of £10. Pupils had to consider how…
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Carleton High School Integrated Resource Provision – Consultation
Pontefract Academies Trust, with the support of the Trust Board, is proposing to establish a new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School on a permanent basis from January 2026. The proposal to establish a new Integrated Resource Provision at Carleton High School is part of the Wakefield SEND Sufficiency Project and aligns with the…
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James Parkinson Wins Silver Award in National Teaching Awards
We’re proud to announce that James Parkinson, Headteacher at De Lacy Primary School, is a Silver Winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School in this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Selected from thousands of nominations across the UK, James is now in the running to become a Gold Winner, which will be…
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Pontefract Academies Trust hosts 2025 Governance Conference
Yesterday Pontefract Academies Trust hosted its annual Governance Conference, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of governance within the Multi Academies Trust sector. The event was held at The Education Exchange, and was attended by trustees and school performance review board members from across the Trust. The event began with an insightful…
