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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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