Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School
Academy converter
Pontefract, WF8 4BW
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 2% in England
3 of 98 in Wakefield
Pupils
434
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
3.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 90% | 88% | 93% | |
| Higher standard | 17% | 28% | 26% | |
| Reading | 95% | 95% | 97% | |
| Writing | 90% | 92% | 95% | |
| Maths | 92% | 93% | 95% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
- Ark Larks Hill Primary School · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- St Giles C of E Academy · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 18% in England
- Ark Carleton Park Primary School · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 17% in England
- Ark De Lacy Primary School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 12% in England
Best primary schools in Pontefract · Best primary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is in Pontefract North West (typical home £191,000, crime very high).
What is Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is in the top 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.