Featherstone Purston 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, 352 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
203 students
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
314 students
| Measure | Featherstone Purston 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) | 55 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 1,636 | #1506 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #6955 of 15,697 | #14686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 203 | 314 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 314 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 46.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.8% | 76.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.purstoninfants.co.uk | www.stthomasfeatherstone.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Featherstone Purston Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 15.1).
- •Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 203.
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 Purston Infant School better than Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Featherstone Purston Infant School ranks higher (54.7 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 Purston Infant School and Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone Purston Infant School: 203. Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone Purston Infant School and Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Featherstone Purston Infant School is 654th 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).