The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 219
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Rooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3BL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Furze Down School's Ofsted rating?
Furze Down School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furze Down School?
Furze Down School currently has 219 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furze Down School take?
Furze Down School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Furze Down School?
Furze Down School is in Buckingham, MK18 3BL, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furze Down School have a sixth form?
Yes, Furze Down School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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