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The Featherstone Academy

Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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41.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.0%
Basics 9-5
33.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.046.4
2023/2440.646.4
2024/2541.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.120.00
2023/24-0.330.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
80.5%
EBacc APS
3.84
EBacc 9-5
12.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.2%
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The King's School
1.92 km away · Academy converter
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2.6 km away · Academy converter
Good
Carleton High School
2.67 km away · Academy converter
Good
Ackworth School
3.04 km away · Other independent school

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About The Featherstone Academy

The Featherstone Academy is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 524 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AJ | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Featherstone Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Featherstone Academy

What is The Featherstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Featherstone Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are The Featherstone Academy's latest exam results?
The Featherstone Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Featherstone Academy located?
The Featherstone Academy is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield (WF7 5AJ).
How many pupils attend The Featherstone Academy?
The Featherstone Academy has around 524 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Featherstone Academy with other schools?
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