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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy is a academy converter primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

229

Pupils

210

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy is managed by Wakefield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy — School Information

Full address
North Close, Pontefract, WF7 6BQ
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
16.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143960

Other Primary Schools in Pontefract

If Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy

Is Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy currently has 229 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy?

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy cover?

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy is a primary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy?

Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.