Featherstone Purston Infant School
URN: 108200 • Pontefract WF7 5HF
Overview
- Name
- Featherstone Purston Infant School
- URN
- 108200
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- PHIL BARNETT (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977704344
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nunns Lane, Pontefract WF7 5HF
Summary
Featherstone Purston Infant School is a community primary school located in Pontefract, serving children aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 203 pupils, the school has a capacity of 180 and offers a nurturing and inclusive environment. Recognised as a 'Good' school by Ofsted in February 2023, Purston Infant School emphasizes a strong sense of community, where pupils, parents, and staff collaborate to support each child's educational journey.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires and motivates students. Committed staff work diligently to ensure children achieve academically, socially, and emotionally, while also promoting health and wellbeing. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school, highlighting the dedication of teachers and the supportive atmosphere.
Located on Nunns Lane, the school features ample outdoor space, including playing fields and a wildlife conservation area, enhancing the learning experience. The transition to local junior schools is seamless, with most pupils moving on to St Thomas Church of England Junior School and then to Featherstone Academy.
The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that inspires and motivates students. Committed staff work diligently to ensure children achieve academically, socially, and emotionally, while also promoting health and wellbeing. Parents have expressed high satisfaction with the school, highlighting the dedication of teachers and the supportive atmosphere.
Located on Nunns Lane, the school features ample outdoor space, including playing fields and a wildlife conservation area, enhancing the learning experience. The transition to local junior schools is seamless, with most pupils moving on to St Thomas Church of England Junior School and then to Featherstone Academy.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- School Holidays (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Policies (other)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Catch Up Premium (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 203
- Boys
- 103
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 203 | 103 | 100 | 180 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 107 | 102 | 180 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 180 | 31.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 180 | 31.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 107 | 180 | 26.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 110 | 105 | 180 | 23.10 |
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