Featherstone High School prospectus information

A High Performing Specialist School (Sports and Applied Learning) which has been judged outstanding in 2007.

Teaching and learning – ‘Outstanding’
We believe that all students are intelligent in different ways. Learning should be fun and it does not have to take place in the classroom. A wireless infrastructure supports over 1000 laptops.  Class sizes are small across the school.

The school’s ethos is one of purposeful learning.

Achievements and standards – ‘Good’
Student progress is central to the aims of the school. It is our goal that all students fulfil their potential. Key Stage 4 results place the school in the top 2% nationally of progress made by pupils KS2-4.

Students make good academic progress. In 2009, 79% of students achieved 5 A*- C grades at GCSE.

‘The monitoring and tracking of progress is excellent.’& #160;(Ofsted 2007)

Curriculum and other activities – ‘Outstanding’
The curriculum provides our students with the opportunities to make progress. All students are encouraged to take advantage of extended learning opportunities and enrichment events.

‘The curriculum is outstanding. It is innovative, broad and balanced and provides outstanding opportunities for students to progress.’ (Ofsted 2007)

Care, guidance and support – ‘Outstanding’
We aim to realise the potential of all students irrespective of background, heritage, class, gender or ability. Students who need it, have in-class assistance from a learning support assistant. Students who are experiencing barriers to their learning have access to a learning mentor.

‘The attention paid to each and every student is remarkable’.

‘Pastoral support is one of the outstanding features of the school.’ (Ofsted 2007)

Personal development and well-being – ‘Outstanding’
‘Enrichment of pupils’ learning is enhanced by their involvement in the local community. Behaviour in class and around the school is impressive. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development is outstanding.’ (Ofsted 2007)

Leadership and management - ‘Outstanding’
The school is exceptionally well led and managed.

There is an evident passion and commitment to continuous improvement and to providing the best for students. (Ofsted 2007)

Sixth form
The £8 million building opened in September 2009 with state of the art facilities. Courses on offer include level I, II and III courses and Young Apprenticeships in a wide range of popular subjects. The results are very good and the support for the university application process is excellent.

Facilities include

Sixth form