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Furze Down School
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
219
Capacity
220
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-19, reflecting strong overall performance in educational quality. However, it's important to note that published data indicates a lack of achievement in key academic metrics, such as GCSE results and KS2 standards, with no students reaching the expected grades in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the strong care and support provided, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 1.9 | 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 |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Other2.3%
Black African2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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51.94371, -0.89162 · MK18 3BL
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110585
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.fds.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Furze Down School rated by Ofsted?
Furze Down School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2014.
Is Furze Down School a good school?
Furze Down School scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Furze Down School in GCSEs?
Furze Down School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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