Furzedown Primary School

A good community school school in Wandsworth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Furzedown Primary School.

London, SW179TJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 June 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beclands Road
Tooting
London, SW179TJ
Phone
2086723480
Website
furzedownschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101009
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Beclands Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9TJ
Website
www.furzedownschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
343
Free School Meals
15.8% (54 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
343 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Happiness Inclusion Respect Ambition Creativity Community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Morris emphasising a happy, inclusive, holistic education, commitment to safety and well-being, and the development of curiosity, creativity, aspiration, collaboration, resilience and lifelong learning.

Facilities

art studio

Curriculum Highlights

In Early Years we follow the EYFS curriculum and from Key Stage 1 we follow the National Curriculum. Core subjects taught: English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education (P.E.) and Computing. Foundation subjects include: Art, Design Technology, Geography, History, Music, Modern Foreign Language (MFL), Religious Education, Personal Social Health and Education (PSHE). The curriculum emphasises skills and uses a growth mindset with intrinsic learning behaviours. Some subject areas are taught by specialists, with a topic-led approach across year groups.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs every morning from 7:30am – 8:25am; After School Care runs from 3:00pm – 6:00pm; After School Clubs run from 3:00pm – 4:00pm.

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