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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BG

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Pontefract where 46% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

354

Ages

7-11

FSM

45.8%

Capacity

410

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

57.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

62.0%

RWM Combined

46.0%

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About Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 354 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: George Street, Pontefract, WF7 5BG | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
Nov 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

What is Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School's latest exam results?

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 46% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School located?

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF7 5BG).

How many pupils attend Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School has around 354 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School with other schools?

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