Featherstone High School
Southall, UB2 5HF · Ealing · secondary school
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12th of 17 secondary schools in Ealing we can score. 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 — 8.7/10 against 577 of them, against 7.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.1 · 65 | 46% | 3.00 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 38% | 3.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.6 · 63 | 15% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Featherstone High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Jack Petchey Speak out Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh, and Wellbeing ambassadors, alongside National Sports Week and Arts Week. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,748 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,627. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the breakfast club integrate with the wider wellbeing programme?
What Ofsted said about Featherstone High School
Overview
Featherstone High School delivers an outstanding education, characterised by high expectations, strong pastoral care, and a curriculum designed to build deep knowledge. Pupils flourish in a respectful, calm environment where they are well-prepared for their next steps, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with concepts taught in a logical order and enriched by memorable experiences such as visits to the Tower of London and Kew Gardens.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use clear, explicit explanations, routinely checking understanding and providing "thoughtful guidance" to help pupils improve.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a strong focus on fluency and comprehension for pupils who speak English as an additional language, supported by well-resourced libraries.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, being "polite to each other and adults," and benefit from "excellent relationships" within a community that celebrates difference.
- Personal development is robust, with pupils receiving "excellent quality of careers advice" and engaging in charity initiatives that instil "a keen sense of responsibility and empathy."
Areas to improve
- The pedagogical approach is not fully embedded in the sixth form, where teaching is more variable and checks for deeper understanding are less systematic.
- Expectations for how sixth-form students should maximise their independent study time are unclear, hindering the development of critical thinking skills.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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