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Furrowfield School
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9RZ, Gateshead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.1 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
90
Capacity
76
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it has limited data on student outcomes. The average GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.4 indicates some strengths, but the absence of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths raises concerns about foundational skills. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall environment and support.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 5.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Other1.1%
Location
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54.93840, -1.57214 · NE10 9RZ
School details
Local authorityGateshead
RegionNorth East
URN108426
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.furrowfieldschool.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Furrowfield School rated by Ofsted?
Furrowfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2013.
Is Furrowfield School a good school?
Furrowfield School scores 30.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Furrowfield School in GCSEs?
Furrowfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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