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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.1 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
354
Capacity
410
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a significant percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this school ranks in the top 87% nationally for KS2 expected outcomes. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, indicating there are areas needing development. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating the school's overall performance and support for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.9%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black African1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.67519, -1.35961 · WF7 5BG
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108249
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School a good school?
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School scores 2.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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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