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The Featherstone Academy

The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract
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The Featherstone Academy

Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Pontefract.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
524
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.3%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2017

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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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