Featherstone Academy
101%
Capacity
258
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Featherstone Academy
Featherstone Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 258 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 256 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Featherstone Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Steatham, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2034th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 18 in South Staffordshire.
Featherstone Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 29 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Featherstone Academy include Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, Featherstone Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | The Avenue, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV10 7AS |
| Headteacher | Kate Steatham |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 258 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 258 / 256 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
2034th of 13,686
Nationally
199th of 1,378
In West Midlands
5th of 18
In South Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
78%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Avenue, Wolverhampton
South Staffordshire, WV10 7AS
Journey to School
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