St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy vs The Featherstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,470 students
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
556 students
| Measure | St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Featherstone Academy Pontefract, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 366 | #256 of 366 |
| National rank | #1642 of 4,090 | #2862 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,470 | 556 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,470 | 556 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 40.8% |
| Capacity filled | 81.7% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.6% | 35.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Pontefract | Pontefract |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.st-wilfrids.bkcat.co.uk | www.featherstone.academy |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 31.9).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 556.
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 St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy better than The Featherstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.6 vs 31.9 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 St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy and The Featherstone Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pontefract and Pontefract in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy: 1,470. The Featherstone Academy: 556. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy and The Featherstone Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy is 132nd of 366 and The Featherstone Academy is 256th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).