Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
URN: 108206 • Pontefract WF7 6LW
Overview
- Name
- Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
- URN
- 108206
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Cunnington (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01977799888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gordon Street, Pontefract WF7 6LW
Summary
North Featherstone Junior and Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, accommodating 343 pupils with a capacity of 315. The school prioritises creating a happy and engaging environment where children are encouraged to be curious about their learning. The ethos of the school is centred around respect, resilience, aspiration, and success, aiming to inspire students to achieve their best.
The curriculum at North Featherstone is designed to be well-rounded, catering to individual talents and fostering a passion for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of building resilience and developing effective learning characteristics, ensuring that children are prepared for future challenges. Strong relationships with parents and the local community are highly valued, as the school believes that education is a partnership.
The dedicated staff, led by Head Teacher Michelle Cunnington, are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all students. The school also features various extracurricular activities and initiatives, such as the NHS Mental Health Spotlight, to support the well-being of its pupils.
The curriculum at North Featherstone is designed to be well-rounded, catering to individual talents and fostering a passion for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of building resilience and developing effective learning characteristics, ensuring that children are prepared for future challenges. Strong relationships with parents and the local community are highly valued, as the school believes that education is a partnership.
The dedicated staff, led by Head Teacher Michelle Cunnington, are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all students. The school also features various extracurricular activities and initiatives, such as the NHS Mental Health Spotlight, to support the well-being of its pupils.
Useful links
- Home (under 13s) - WF-I-Can (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 343
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 167
- FSM %
- 22.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 343 | 176 | 167 | 315 | 22.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 180 | 168 | 315 | 24.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 350 | 185 | 165 | 315 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 350 | 185 | 165 | 315 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 350 | 187 | 163 | 315 | 17.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 195 | 160 | 315 | 11.60 |
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