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Featherstone High School

Ealing, UB2 5HFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.33
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
106 1st-choice / 110 places
Ranking
#2,311
of 3,141 nationally

About Featherstone High School

Featherstone High School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Ealing that currently educates 1,773 pupils, nearly three times its official capacity of 600. That squeeze is reflected in admissions: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 247 applications for 110 places, with 106 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.3%, well above the national average and a clear indicator of the school’s role in a diverse, high-need community. The headteacher is Nathan Walters. The school has no religious character and is not a boarding school. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2022, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That marks a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address11 Montague Waye, Southall, Ealing, UB2 5HF
HeadteacherNathan Walters
Local AuthorityEaling
Number of Pupils1,773
Free School Meals (FSM)40.3%
School Capacity1,773 / 600 (296% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryScience LabsSwimming PoolArt StudiosAstro TurfGymnasiumTennis CourtsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Martial ArtsBadmintonRugbySwimmingTennisHockeyGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsDramaEco ClubScience ClubDebateChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Featherstone High School

Featherstone High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.