Featherstone Academy
Wolverhampton, WV10 7AS · Staffordshire · primary school
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70th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 2,443 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Featherstone Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 250 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Featherstone Academy
Overview
Leaders have created a “happy and vibrant place” where pupils enjoy attending and behave well. The school provides a well-structured curriculum with high expectations, resulting in most pupils achieving well and developing into respectful citizens.
Strengths
- Pupils are “calm and orderly” and demonstrate positive attitudes, with bullying “not tolerated” by staff.
- Leaders have successfully fostered a “love of reading,” with effective phonics teaching and systems to help pupils catch up.
- The curriculum is “clearly sequenced,” particularly in English and mathematics, where assessment effectively identifies pupil needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive robust support and “take part fully in wider school life.”
- Staff are vigilant regarding safeguarding, with “robust” recruitment checks and effective training on risks.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must evaluate the impact of the curriculum on pupils’ learning in subjects other than English and mathematics.
- Teachers need to use assessment procedures more effectively to check understanding and address misconceptions in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and processes for reporting concerns described as “consistent and thorough.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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