Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School vs Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
314 students
| Measure | Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1292 of 1,636 | #1506 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #12974 of 15,697 | #14686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 338 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 338 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 107.3% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.northfeatherstone.wakefield.sch.uk/ | www.stthomasfeatherstone.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 15.1).
- •Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46% vs 42%).
- •Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 1%).
- •Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 314.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School better than Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School ranks higher (26.1 vs 15.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School and Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School: 338. Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School and Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School is 1292nd of 1,636 and Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1506th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).