The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 216 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,547
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Trust
- FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL
- Head
- Dr Andrew Morrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7NQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Furze Platt Senior School a selective school?
No. Furze Platt Senior School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Furze Platt Senior School's Ofsted rating?
Furze Platt Senior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Furze Platt Senior School?
Furze Platt Senior School currently has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Furze Platt Senior School take?
Furze Platt Senior School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Furze Platt Senior School?
Furze Platt Senior School is in Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ, in the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Furze Platt Senior School have a sixth form?
Yes, Furze Platt Senior School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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