Furze Down School

A outstanding community special school school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Furze Down School.

Buckingham, MK183BL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
27 March 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Verney Road
Winslow
Buckingham, MK183BL
Phone
1296711380
Website
fds.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110585
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3BL
Website
www.fds.org.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
220 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
210
Free School Meals
32.4% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (210 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.2%
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
210 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A Specialist School for Communication and Interaction"

Respect for Self Respect for Others Respect for Learning Respect for the Environment Responsibility for Actions

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Alison Rooney welcomes visitors to Furze Down, describing it as a Centre of Excellence for Special Educational Needs. She notes Ofsted recognitions for outstanding behaviour and family support, the 2011 rebuild completed in 2015, and a calm, trauma-informed learning environment with a strong focus on professional learning and safeguarding.

Facilities

Brand new facilities

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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