Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Address | George Street, WF7 5BG |
| School Website | www.stthomasfeatherstone.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1977706063 |
| URN | 108249 |
School Census
| Total | 356 |
| Girls/Boys | 175/181 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 166 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 13/11/2013 | Good |
| 17/03/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05 March 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 July 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 13 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 17 March 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 June 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 35 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 99 |
| Reading Progress | -4.1 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -4.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 50% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 41% |
| no | 59% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Featherstone Purston Infant School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Nunns Lane, Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane, WF7 5HF
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hardwick Road, , WF7 5JB