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Furze Down School

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Ofsted Report
Outstanding in both last and latest inspection
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Furze Down School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.

It has 193 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
All-through All-through All-through All-through
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Ofset report
Outstanding Outstanding Good Good
Age range
4-19 3-16 2-19 3-19
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
6.8 - 7.7 7
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 97 96
Reading - 99 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.3% 55.75%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.59% 7.34%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -7.9 Well Below Average
Writing -8.9 Well Below Average
Maths -9.0 Well Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 97 96
Reading - 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 62.5% 60.3%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.81% 9.64%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.5 Well Below Average
Writing -6.5 Well Below Average
Maths -6.3 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 97 94
Reading - 98 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 61.21% 59.38%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 10.12% 9.1%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -10.3 Well Below Average
Writing -10.1 Well Below Average
Maths -9.6 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths - 93 93
Reading - 95 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 0% 57.71% 56.21%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 8.46% 8.13%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -7.7 Well Below Average
Writing -8.5 Well Below Average
Maths -14.8 Well Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -2.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 1.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 40.67% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 7% 50.5% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 27.05% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 19.5% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 22.52% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 0.09 3.38 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 91.44% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 19 136 140
Pupils staying in education 100% 89.22% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 20.39% 34.04%
School sixth forms 0% 53.76% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.95% 10.43%
Other education destinations 84% 12.29% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.12% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.22% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 41.44% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 52.53% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 31.11% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 20.04% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 24.73% 16.36%
EBacc average points score - 3.5 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 94.18% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 15 127 134
Pupils staying in education 100% 89.82% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 20.87% 33.35%
School sixth forms 0% 51.03% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.13% 8.49%
Other education destinations 73% 14.79% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.59% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.79% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.53 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 2.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 43.96% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 55.02% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 27.6% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 18.75% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 23.27% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 0.07 3.53 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 90.89% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 17 134 140
Pupils staying in education 100% 75.47% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 16.75% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 52.67% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 2.47% 9.1%
Other education destinations 94% 11.58% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.31% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.47% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.4 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 3.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 42.53% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 0% 53.63% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 33.29% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 24.88% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 26.04% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 100% 88.67% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 16 135 144
Pupils staying in education 100% 48.92% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 17.36% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 54.58% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 1.06% 9%
Other education destinations 88% 10.42% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.86% 2.47%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 3rd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 19th Dec 2023
Spring Term 4th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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The OFSTED inspection was carried out to check the quality of education being provided by Furze Down School.

According to the report, the leadership team has maintained an outstanding quality of education, staff care about student's personal development, and the school has excellent relationships with universities.

The school has successfully increased the range of communication and interaction resources.

The school's safeguarding measures are given the highest priority and are effective according to the report.

Disadvantaged pupils at the school make excellent progress in their English, mathematical and communication skills according to the report. This is due to the clinical nurse specialist support that was funded to meet social, emotional and mental health needs.

The curriculum prepares pupils well for their future lives and helps them develop an effective system of communication, self-confidence, and personal skills while also preparing them to understand the value of money through mini-enterprise projects.

The post-16 provision is impressive and provides students with excellent opportunities to prepare for further education or training.

Pupils benefit from a wide range of therapeutic support provided by a multidisciplinary team that works alongside teachers in class to develop pupils' skills and overcome difficulties.

Leadership and governance should develop links with academic research institutions to investigate how to further improve the progress of most-able pupils.

The chair of the governing body, the regional schools commissioner, and the director of children's services for Buckinghamshire will receive a copy of the inspection findings.

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