Featherstone Purston Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nunns Lane Featherstone Pontefract WF7 5HF |
| Reference Number | 108200 |
Featherstone Purston Infant School has been rated as good overall in its recent inspection, reflecting a strong sense of community and the pride that pupils, parents, and staff feel in their school. Leaders have established a caring and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning. The quality of education is robust, with effective curriculum approaches in reading and mathematics, allowing pupils to build confidence and knowledge. However, while the school excels in many areas, there are some concerns regarding the effectiveness of systems in place for checking the curriculum and inconsistent clarity around knowledge sequencing in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 2 | 22 | 26 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community among pupils, parents, and staff.
- High expectations maintained by staff for pupil behaviour and learning.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Well-established mathematics curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.
- Early years provision focuses on communication and language development.
- Governance is strong with knowledgeable and supportive governors.
Areas for Improvement
- Inadequate systems for checking the quality of the curriculum.
- Lack of clarity in knowledge sequencing in subjects like computing and history.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
George Street, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5BG |
0.22 miles |
|
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Hardwick Road, Featherstone, Girnhill Infant School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5JB |
0.28 miles |
|
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Gordon Street, Pontefract, WF7 6LW |
0.87 miles |
|
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ |
1.47 miles |
|
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Larks Hill, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4RJ |
1.57 miles |
|
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW |
1.68 miles |
|
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School
Moxon Close, Carleton Park, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3PT |
1.94 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract
Newgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4AA |
2.02 miles |
|
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Station Road, Low Ackworth, Station Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HH |
2.08 miles |
|
Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ |
2.09 miles |
|
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7JH |
2.19 miles |
|
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Mill Gate, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7PH |
2.29 miles |
|
Sharlston Community School
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH |
2.32 miles |
|
St Giles C of E Academy
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1HG |
2.37 miles |
|
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School
Carleton Road, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NP |
2.43 miles |
|
Fitzwilliam Primary School
Second Avenue, Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
2.5 miles |
|
Harewood Centre Nursery School
Harewood Avenue, Pontefract, WF8 2ER |
2.69 miles |
|
De Lacy Primary School
Chequerfield Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG |
2.77 miles |
|
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ |
2.83 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB |
3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AJ |
0.58 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD |
1.62 miles |
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The King's School
Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF |
1.76 miles |
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New College Pontefract
Park Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR |
1.89 miles |
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Ackworth School
Pontefract Road, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT |
1.89 miles |
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Carleton High School
Green Lane, Carleton, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 3NW |
2.23 miles |
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Oakfield Park School
Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
2.62 miles |
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Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1HZ |
2.76 miles |
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High Well School
Rookhill Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2DD |
2.8 miles |
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Crofton Academy
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF |
3.23 miles |
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Castleford Academy
Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ |
3.62 miles |
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The Grange School
Methley Rd, Castleford, WF10 1PN |
3.65 miles |
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Airedale Academy
Crewe Road, Airedale, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU |
3.78 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hemsworth
Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF9 4AB |
3.94 miles |
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Compass Community School Hemsworth
58 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA |
4.35 miles |
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Balance Alternative Provision
The White Building, Lock Hill, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 8NE |
4.59 miles |