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The Featherstone Academy
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- Featherstone WF7 5AJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Progress in most subjects has accelerated over time
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard and treat each other and adults with respect
Qualifications and Training: Effective professional development has improved teaching quality
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan activities that interest pupils and help them make good progress
Strengths and Challenges: Some middle leaders are highly effective, others still developing their skills
Opportunities for Involvement: School provides extra support and a variety of extracurricular activities
Communication: Senior leaders check carefully on the impact of this work and make changes to improve its effectiveness
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally happy with improvements and support provided
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have taken effective action to eradicate weaker teaching
Actions for Quality Improvement: Targets set by leaders need to be more precise to ensure effective monitoring
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and have an acute awareness of safety issues
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff and governors review safeguarding processes regularly
Extracurricular Offerings: A variety of extracurricular activities available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra support provided after school boosts exam results
Career Counselling Services: Valuable careers advice and guidance available
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils better prepared for next stages due to improved progress
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support, progress improving for those with special educational needs
Subjects Offered: Wide range of courses available, including performing arts and sciences
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The Featherstone Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 511 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As a part of The Rodillian Multi Academy (RMAT), The Featherstone Academy is trying to expand on its February 2017 OFSTED rating of Outstanding for personal development, behaviour, and welfare and Good overall to make sure it keeps improving the life prospects of the students in this neighbourhood.
The goal of the Rodillian Multi Academy (RMAT) network of schools is to broaden horizons for students, educators, and staff.
The Rodillian Ethos, which places a heavy emphasis on resilience, growth mindset, and constructive discipline, has helped to change The Featherstone Academy's culture, as well as the school's ratings from Ofsted and the lives of its students and instructors.
As a member of The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, we are dedicated to offering possibilities for private schooling in a contemporary comprehensive setting.
The Featherstone Academy is devoted to the conventional ideals of order, decency, and respect.
By putting in a lot of effort, celebrating each student's accomplishments individually, and maintaining a relentless focus on student progress, the staff at The Featherstone Academy are dedicated to ensuring that the kids who attend the academy are successful and able to reach their goals.
Our believe in a growth mentality is incorporated into this cutting-edge curriculum.
The Featherstone Academy is a vibrant, community-based school that feeds on the good relationships with parents and carers who support both our efforts and the academic progress of their children.
We look to foster a school-friendly environment that will nurture and challenge our pupils because we have unabashedly high expectations for both our staff and our students.
We nonetheless have lofty goals to lead learning, aspiration, and success in our neighbourhood.
Please get in touch if you'd like to visit the Academy or find out more about us.
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The goal of the Rodillian Multi Academy (RMAT) network of schools is to broaden horizons for students, educators, and staff.
The Rodillian Ethos, which places a heavy emphasis on resilience, growth mindset, and constructive discipline, has helped to change The Featherstone Academy's culture, as well as the school's ratings from Ofsted and the lives of its students and instructors.
As a member of The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, we are dedicated to offering possibilities for private schooling in a contemporary comprehensive setting.
The Featherstone Academy is devoted to the conventional ideals of order, decency, and respect.
By putting in a lot of effort, celebrating each student's accomplishments individually, and maintaining a relentless focus on student progress, the staff at The Featherstone Academy are dedicated to ensuring that the kids who attend the academy are successful and able to reach their goals.
Our believe in a growth mentality is incorporated into this cutting-edge curriculum.
The Featherstone Academy is a vibrant, community-based school that feeds on the good relationships with parents and carers who support both our efforts and the academic progress of their children.
We look to foster a school-friendly environment that will nurture and challenge our pupils because we have unabashedly high expectations for both our staff and our students.
We nonetheless have lofty goals to lead learning, aspiration, and success in our neighbourhood.
Please get in touch if you'd like to visit the Academy or find out more about us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 15.1 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 10.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 28.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 41.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 23.55% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 10.06% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 14.52% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.84 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 90.71% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 53 | 176 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.1% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 36.1% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.57% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 27.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 34.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.7% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 21.6% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 12.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.4% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.18 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 81% | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 38.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.95% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 8 | 31.55% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 3 | 46.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 22.14% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 2 | 10.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 1 | 15% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.37 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 90.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 73 | 163 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 58.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.17% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.67% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.67% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.06% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 9 | 25.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 8 | 37.83% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 8.97% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 12.24% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 88.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 62 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 31.39% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.28% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 24.83% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.78% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 29.12% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 41.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 14.58% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 16.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 176 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 37.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 12.72% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 23.72% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 6.28% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Featherstone Academy
Local authority ratio 21 : 1