Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
URN: 108168 • Pontefract WF7 5JB
Overview
- Name
- Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
- URN
- 108168
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Littlewood (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hardwick Road, Pontefract WF7 5JB
Summary
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School is a community primary school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, catering to a mixed-gender population of 138 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 135. The school is committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The leadership team prioritises creating a warm atmosphere that fosters a love of learning and encourages children to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Girnhill Infant School is designed to engage students through enriching activities that ignite curiosity and promote a lifelong passion for learning. The school’s core values are integral to daily life, guiding both staff and students in their interactions and educational pursuits. The emphasis on support and challenge ensures that all children are encouraged to excel from the very beginning of their educational journey.
As part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, Girnhill Infant School benefits from being part of a wider community of schools dedicated to inspiring excellence. Parents can find additional information about the school's ethos, curriculum, and events on their website.
The curriculum at Girnhill Infant School is designed to engage students through enriching activities that ignite curiosity and promote a lifelong passion for learning. The school’s core values are integral to daily life, guiding both staff and students in their interactions and educational pursuits. The emphasis on support and challenge ensures that all children are encouraged to excel from the very beginning of their educational journey.
As part of the Inspire Partnership Trust, Girnhill Infant School benefits from being part of a wider community of schools dedicated to inspiring excellence. Parents can find additional information about the school's ethos, curriculum, and events on their website.
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Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 135
- Pupils
- 138
- Boys
- 70
- Girls
- 70
- FSM %
- 36.80
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-07-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 70 | 135 | 36.80 |
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