Our fantastic Year 3 children competed at a Mini-Olympics at The King’s School on Thursday 4th July. All children gave their absolute best and we had some 1st place finishes. But most importantly they showed wonderful sportsmanship, cheering their team and everybody else’s! A huge thank you to the parents and family members who also came along to support us.
Year 3 Mini-Olympics
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28
January
2026
2026
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 demonstrated exceptional performance and have, consequently, received national recognition. In her letter, the Secretary of State praised the dedication and ambition shown by both schools, writing: “This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can… Read more
6
January
2026
2026
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. By default, this also puts us 1st in Yorkshire and the Humber region for KS2 attainment. Strong Outcomes for Disadvantaged Pupils The DfE figures show that our outcomes for disadvantaged pupils are significantly above the national average for non-disadvantaged pupils. 73% of disadvantaged pupils across… Read more