Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Pontefract, WF7 6BQ · Wakefield · primary school
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35th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.1/10 against 4,089 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With the most recent inspection in April 2025, what specific actions are being taken to maintain the Good rating? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Overview
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a curriculum fully adapted to meet pupils’ needs, fostering a community where pupils feel happy, safe, and supported. Leaders are ambitious for further improvement, and staff feel supported in their roles.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, describing it as a ‘big, massive family’, and demonstrate ‘enthusiasm for learning’ with courteous and attentive behaviour.
- The curriculum is ‘fully adapted to meet the needs of pupils’, with strong foundations in the early years and high achievement in national tests.
- Tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise, including ‘mindfulness sessions’ that help prepare them for learning.
- A new behaviour policy has had a ‘significant impact’, evidenced by reducing consequences and positive pupil feedback on rewards.
- Pupils engage in a broad range of activities, including leadership roles, clubs, and enterprise challenges, developing ‘academic, personal and social skills’.
Areas to improve
- New strategies to develop pupils’ deeper knowledge and understanding are not fully embedded across the curriculum, meaning pupils are not always challenged to achieve the depth they are capable of.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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