Furze Down School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Verney Road, MK18 3BL |
| School Website | www.fds.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1296711380 |
| URN | 110585 |
School Census
| Total | 193 |
| Girls/Boys | 66/127 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 34.2%/65.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 53 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/03/2014 | Outstanding |
| 12/02/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 27/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.12 |
| Progress 8 | -1.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.08 |
| Progress 8 | -1.86 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.09 |
| Progress 8 | -2.16 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -7.9 |
| Writing Progress | -8.9 |
| Maths Progress | -9.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -4.5 |
| Writing Progress | -6.5 |
| Maths Progress | -6.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -10.3 |
| Writing Progress | -10.1 |
| Maths Progress | -9.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Buckingham Road, , MK18 3GH
Winslow Church of England School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lowndes Way, , MK18 3EN