Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

URN: 108249 • Pontefract WF7 5BG

Overview

Name
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
URN
108249
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
39.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Beetham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01977706063
Website
Visit
Address
George Street, Pontefract WF7 5BG

Summary

Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a mixed primary school located in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, catering to children aged 7-11. With a current enrolment of 354 pupils, the school has a capacity for 410 and maintains an average class size of 24, allowing for personalized attention and support for each student. Approximately 45.8% of the pupils are eligible for free school meals, highlighting the school’s commitment to inclusivity and support for disadvantaged families.

The school is deeply rooted in its Christian values of Love, Hope, Respect, and Kindness, which guide its educational ethos. It actively engages with the local community, participating in church services and fundraising for local charities such as The Prince of Wales Hospice and Featherstone Food Bank. The curriculum is designed to foster high expectations and aspirations, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to flourish academically and socially.

In addition to its educational offerings, the school has received recognition for its commitment to quality, including the School Games Gold Award and the Healthy Schools Charter. Parents can find further information and resources on the school's website or by contacting the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
410
Pupils
354
Boys
176
Girls
178
FSM %
45.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 354 176 178 410 45.80
2024-09-11 373 186 187 410 43.20
2023-09-11 338 173 165 410 42.90
2022-09-11 338 173 165 410 42.90
2021-09-11 318 166 152 410 40.60
2020-09-11 312 160 152 410 36.20

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