Featherstone Purston Infant School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

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Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

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KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 2 February 2023
Previous grade: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Nunns Lane

Featherstone

Pontefract, WF75HF
Phone: 1977704344
Website: purstoninfants.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 108200
Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Address: Nunns Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HF
Website: www.purstoninfants.co.uk
Age range: 3-7
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Capacity: 180 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 209
Free School Meals: 34.4% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 5.3% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 92.7%; Good
Persistent Absence: 25.7%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 21 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 42; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 209 pupils; 3-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be the best you can be"

honest kindness responsible respect excellent behaviour life long friendships polite helpful ambitious be the best they can be

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr P Barnett describes Purston Infant School as a warm, friendly and inclusive school that is proud to be a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted, Feb 2023). He emphasizes high aspirations, a broad curriculum, and the belief that every child deserves the best we can give, with staff and governors working to help children achieve academically, socially and emotionally while promoting health and wellbeing.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Facilities

Two acres of land Main single-storey building Hall Four KS1 classrooms Central shared area Foundation Unit Raised hardcore play area with markings to assist imaginative play, seating, and elevated gardens overlooking the school Playing fields Wildlife conservation area Administration block near the main entrance

Curriculum Highlights

A broad and balanced curriculum, one which inspires and motivates children.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and After School Club are available as wraparound care.

SEND Provision

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is delivered through a four-part cycle (assess, plan, do, review) with Wave 1 (quality first teaching), Wave 2 (small group support), and Wave 3 (individual packages; SEND register). The SENDCo is Mrs A Gascoyne. Pupils on SEND may have targeted support and individual timetables; Wakefield Local Offer resources are available.

Admissions Criteria

Pupil admission numbers are 60 full-time per year group, with 78 part-time nursery places. For nursery admissions please contact the school office. Local Authority Wakefield policies explain admissions. Admissions Policy 25-26 and Purston Early Years Admissions Policy – Sept 2024 are available to download.