Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School vs The Featherstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Pontefract · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
314 students
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
| Measure | Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1506 of 1,636 | #256 of 366 |
| National rank | #14686 of 15,697 | #2862 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 314 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 314 | 556 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.stthomasfeatherstone.co.uk | www.featherstone.academy |
The verdict
- •The Featherstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 15.1).
- •The Featherstone Academy is the larger school with 556 students compared with 314.
- •Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while The Featherstone Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School better than The Featherstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Featherstone Academy ranks higher (31.9 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 St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and The Featherstone Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School: 314. The Featherstone Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School and The Featherstone Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School is 1506th of 1,636 and The Featherstone Academy is 256th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).