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Furze Down School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Furze Down School
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Outstanding
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress in both their academic and personal development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There are excellent relationships between staff and pupils; pupils feel safe and well-supported.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Therapeutic staff and teachers help pupils flourish, with additional support for those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are delighted with the school and almost every parent would recommend the school to others.
Communication with Parents: Parents say the safety and well-being of their children are central to the school's ethos.
Parent Satisfaction: 'What the school has done is beyond anything I could hope for.'
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Safeguarding is given the highest priority in the school, with thorough staff training focused on risks.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The leadership team has driven the school through large expansions while maintaining outstanding education quality.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff helps reduce pupils' anxieties through effective de-escalation strategies; very few concerns about bullying.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils feel safe; parents and staff expressed very few concerns about bullying.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, with detailed and high-quality records.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Students benefit from highly effective teaching and a large range of subjects, including film studies.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 provision offers excellent preparation for the next stage with a range of accreditations and qualifications.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: The curriculum prepares pupils well for future lives, including independent living skills.
Support for SEND: Pupils benefit from a wide range of therapeutic support tailored to their needs.
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Furze Down School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 210 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.8 | - | 7.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.52% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.3 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.25% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.23% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.5% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.8 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.08 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 7% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 84% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 73% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 17 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 88% | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Furze Down School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1