Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Pontefract, WF7 6LW · Wakefield · primary school
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78th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Overview
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School continues to be a good school, described as a “warm and welcoming” environment where staff care deeply about pupils and families. The school fosters a “caring and nurturing” atmosphere with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they thrive in an inclusive setting. Leaders have an accurate view of the school’s strengths and are actively addressing previous gaps in reading and mathematics outcomes.
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading, with staff effectively teaching phonics so pupils “build their confidence with reading quickly” and develop a love of books.
- The curriculum is well-organised to build knowledge over time, helping pupils become “confident learners” who remember what they have been taught.
- Pupils feel safe and happy, with bullying being “extremely rare” and adults acting quickly to resolve any concerns.
- The school considers the broader development of pupils “exceptionally well,” offering a wide range of experiences and leadership roles.
- Staff are effective in supporting pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum as their peers, resulting in these pupils typically achieving well.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, learning activities do not match the curriculum’s ambition, causing pupils to lose focus; the school should provide training to help staff present information clearly.
- The school does not monitor the implementation of the sequenced curriculum with enough rigour in some subjects, meaning pupils do not always build knowledge as well as they could.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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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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