The Featherstone Academy

URN: 138593 • Pontefract WF7 5AJ

Overview

Name
The Featherstone Academy
URN
138593
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
50.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Diana Townshend (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
Telephone
01977698000
Website
Visit
Address
Pontefract Road, Pontefract WF7 5AJ

Summary

Featherstone Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Pontefract, Wakefield, with a current enrolment of 524 students and a capacity for 600. As part of The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, the school emphasizes core values of respect, aspiration, and pride, fostering an inclusive environment for all students, including those with special educational needs. The academy also hosts a specialist provision for autistic children, allowing them to engage with their peers in a supportive setting.

The curriculum at Featherstone Academy is designed to promote resilience and a growth mindset, encouraging students to learn from mistakes and take risks in their education. The school aims to create a positive learning atmosphere where individual achievements are recognized, and high expectations are set for both staff and students. This approach is supported by a commitment to innovative teaching methods and a differentiated curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of the student body.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, with strong relationships between parents, carers, and staff. Featherstone Academy strives to be a beacon of learning and aspiration within the local community, focusing on enhancing the life chances of its students through dedicated support and a nurturing environment.

Key details

LA
Wakefield
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
600
Pupils
524
Boys
294
Girls
230
FSM %
40.30
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 524 294 230 600 40.30
2024-09-11 511 287 224 600 40.90
2023-09-11 443 245 198 600 30.20
2022-09-11 443 245 198 600 30.20
2021-09-11 398 222 176 600 26.90
2020-09-11 379 203 176 600 25.60

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