Best 3 Secondary schools in Pontefract – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The King's School (Secondary) in Pontefract; Carleton High School (Secondary) in Pontefract; The Featherstone Academy (Secondary) in Pontefract — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The King's School, Carleton High School and The Featherstone Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Pontefract, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The King's School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The King's School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,600, typical FSM 30–35%, range 20–25%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Pontefract Academies Trust and The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	The King's School WF8 4JF	Carleton High School WF8 3NW	The Featherstone Academy WF7 5AJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 4JF	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 3NW	Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 5AJ
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Nov 2022	2 10 Sep 2019	2 6 Mar 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1050	1050	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Pontefract Academies Trust	Pontefract Academies Trust	The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust
Website	kings.patrust.org.uk	carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk	www.featherstone.academy
Telephone	01977601701	01977781555	01977698000
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The King's School

WF8 4JF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4JF
Ofsted: 2 27 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Pontefract Academies Trust
Website: kings.patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977601701

Carleton High School

WF8 3NW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 3NW
Ofsted: 2 10 Sep 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Pontefract Academies Trust
Website: carletonhigh.patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977781555

The Featherstone Academy

WF7 5AJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF7 5AJ
Ofsted: 2 6 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.featherstone.academy
Telephone: 01977698000

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.