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Furze Platt Senior School
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ, Windsor and Maidenhead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.3 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,547
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, which places it in the top 41% of schools nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2016Older 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. | 47.5 | Top 41% UK |
| 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%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| 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%. | 29% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 133 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.9%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
White Other9.9%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed Other4.0%
Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.53596, -0.74070 · SL6 7NQ
School details
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
RegionSouth East
URN137740
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.furzeplatt.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Furze Platt Senior School rated by Ofsted?
Furze Platt Senior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2016.
Is Furze Platt Senior School a good school?
Furze Platt Senior School scores 55.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Platt Senior School in GCSEs?
Furze Platt Senior School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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