The Featherstone Academy Catchment Area
The Featherstone Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 524 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
524
Pupils
600
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
The Featherstone Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Featherstone Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wakefield. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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.
Find Wakefield catchment area documents →The Featherstone Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Pontefract Road, Pontefract, WF7 5AJ
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138593
Other Secondary Schools in Pontefract
If The Featherstone Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Pontefract are the next closest alternatives.
Minsthorpe Community College Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF9 2UJ
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF7 6BD
The King's School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF8 4JF
Carleton High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WF8 3NW
Outwood Academy Hemsworth Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WF9 4AB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Featherstone Academy
Is The Featherstone Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Featherstone Academy has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 524 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wakefield.
What is the admissions policy for The Featherstone Academy? ▾
Admission to The Featherstone Academy is managed by Wakefield. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Featherstone Academy cover? ▾
The Featherstone Academy is a secondary school in Pontefract, Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Featherstone Academy? ▾
The Featherstone Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.