Furrowfield School

A good community special school school in Gateshead. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Furrowfield School.

Gateshead, NE109RZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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
17 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
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
Whitehill Drive
Felling
Gateshead, NE109RZ
Phone
1914954700
Website
furrowfieldschool.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108426
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ
Website
http://www.furrowfieldschool.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
76 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
79
Free School Meals
69.6% (55 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (79 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
72.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
56.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
79 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we Succeed"

collaboration resilience inquisitive imaginative reflective

Facilities

Specialist provision in food technology Specialist provision in design and technology Sports facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Life Chances curriculum focuses on English and Mathematics; reading promoted in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Key Stage 3 includes Science, Geography, History, RE, Food Technology, Arts and Crafts and PE; some students may study Forestry School curriculum and music tuition Key Stage 4 includes English and Mathematics central; Science, PSHRE, Reading, RE, Tourism, Food Skills, PE and Creative Arts; qualifications include GCSEs, BTECs, Functional Skills and AQA Unit Awards Some students follow vocational courses such as mechanics, construction and hairdressing Provision Pathways available via Furrowfield Provision Pathways; Curriculum Maps available

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 8:30-9:05; Wednesday clubs 1:05-3:00; Friday Health & Wellbeing 1:05-2:30

Admissions Criteria

All admissions come through Gateshead Council, Special Educational Needs and Disability Team; EHCP review process; September admissions via EHCP review; In-Year Transfers via Gateshead SEND Team; Admission Appeals are handled through the Local Authority; contact Gateshead SEND Team for details.

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