Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School's quality of education as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School?

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School has 434 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School take?

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School located?

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is located in Pontefract, WF8 4BW, Wakefield.

How do I apply to Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School?

Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.3% of pupils at Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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