Featherstone High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2015 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Representation, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Environment.
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Destinations:Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high.
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance:Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils:Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form:Above average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment:Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress:Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Admissions:Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.