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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Pontefract, WF7 6LW, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 91% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging the more able learners. Parents may also note the school's LocaleIQ score of 14.3, suggesting it performs better than 14% of schools, which could be a consideration when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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53.68520, -1.35048 · WF7 6LW
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108206
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2014.
Is Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School a good school?
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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