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  • Letter of Recognition for Excellent Outcomes for Our Disadvantaged Pupils

    We are proud to share that three of our primary schools across Pontefract Academies Trust have been formally recognised by Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education, for their exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School, Carleton Park Junior & Infant School and De Lacy Primary School have all…

  • Pontefract Academies Trust Ranked 1st in the North and 6th Nationally for KS2 Attainment

    We are incredibly proud to share the exceptional Key Stage 2 (KS2) outcomes achieved across our Trust. Pontefract Academies Trust is 1st in the North of England and 6th across all England for KS2 attainment, based on DfE data. Across our Trust, 86% of pupils achieved the expected standard – 24% above the national average.…

  • James Parkinson wins Gold in National Teaching Awards

    We are proud to share the news that James Parkinson, Executive Headteacher at De Lacy Primary School, has been awarded the Gold Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School at the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards. Announced in the Sunday Times this weekend, this national recognition not only recognises James’ exceptional leadership,…

  • Pontefract Academies Trust Commemorate Remembrance Day

    This week, pupils and staff across Pontefract Academies Trust have honoured the annual Remembrance period through a wide range of events and activities, both within and beyond school. Pontefract Remembrance Day Parade On Sunday, representatives from across our schools took part in a parade at Pontefract’s War Memorial. Spencer and Isla, Head Boy and Head…

  • Top 10 in the country for staff feedback – Edurio Staff Survey

    We are proud to be recognised with the Trust Value Award for Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top 10 performing trusts nationally, based on staff feedback. Edurio is a national education survey platform used by over 1,300 schools across the UK. They help organisations to gather honest, anonymous feedback,…

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