Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School is a academy converter serving families in Pontefract and the wider Wakefield area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 437 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 420, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 20 May 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.