The Featherstone Academy

16/10/2026

We’ve finished the half term on a real high — our newsletter is out, packed with all the highlights, and we’ve celebrated our fantastic attendance winners with a fun sur'PRIZE' to end the week on a smile 🎉✨

https://canva.link/termly-newsletter-autumn-1-2026

15/10/2026

🕸️ Trick or treat! Halloween came early to the academy as our fantastic kitchen team served up some frightfully tasty treats. 🎃

14/10/2026

🍰 Baking up a storm this morning! Mrs Carrington’s KS4 Hospitality & Catering students created these stunning Victoria sponges. Well done to all involved! 👏✨

09/10/2026

🏆 Great attendance = great rewards!
Join us for Attendance Rewards Week and be in with a chance of winning fantastic prizes. 🎉

07/10/2026

Our students were proud to share their ideas and feedback as part of the Featherstone Pride in Place initiative. 🌟

✨ HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FEATHERSTONE ✨

Something exciting is coming to Featherstone Library… 👀

From Saturday 10th October to Saturday 17th October, the Pride in Place Board will be showcasing Pride in Place 10-Year Vision Exhibition — bringing together the ideas, aspirations and priorities that our community has shared throughout their engagement.

💬 Come along. Have a look. Get involved.

🌿 10 years. One vision. One community.

Come along, see the ideas, share your thoughts and help shape the future of Featherstone together.

📍 Featherstone Library
📅 Saturday 10th – Saturday 17th October

Pride In Place Led by you , backed by the Uk Government 🇬🇧

07/10/2026

💡 Have you checked your Free School Meal eligibility? Many families are surprised to find they qualify. Registering can help your child access support and brings additional funding to benefit all pupils. Check today!

06/10/2026

📸School Photo Day📸
A reminder that individual school photographs will take place on Friday 9 October. Students should arrive in full academy uniform and ready to smile! 😃
Photo order forms will be sent home with students on the day, so please keep an eye out for these.

02/10/2026

📢 Year 7 Form Tutor Evening

Meet your child’s form tutor and discuss their start to academy life, while supporting our values of Responsibility, Aspiration and Pride.

😊 We look forward to seeing you there!

29/09/2026

🏆 Attendance Champions Update! 🏆
We would like to celebrate the fantastic attendance achievements of our students over the last two weeks!
👏 Week 4: Congratulations to Year 8 for achieving the highest attendance and demonstrating an excellent commitment to learning.
🎉 Week 5: A huge well done to Year 7 for reclaiming the top spot and achieving the highest attendance once again!
Thank you to all our students and families for supporting strong attendance. Every day in school counts, and it is wonderful to see such enthusiasm and dedication across the year groups. Keep up the great work! ⭐