The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 83
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 13.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Furneux Pelham School, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Furneux Pelham Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furneux Pelham Church of England School?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School currently has 83 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furneux Pelham Church of England School take?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Furneux Pelham Church of England School?
Furneux Pelham Church of England School is in Furneux Pelham, SG9 0LH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furneux Pelham Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Furneux Pelham Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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