Furze Down School
URN: 110585 • Buckingham MK18 3BL
Overview
- Name
- Furze Down School
- URN
- 110585
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Rooney (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01296711380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Verney Road, Buckingham MK18 3BL
Summary
Furze Down School is a community special school located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 219 pupils, with a capacity of 220. The school specializes in communication and interaction, providing tailored educational experiences for students with diverse needs. The ethos of Furze Down is centered around inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Furze Down is bespoke, designed to meet the individual needs of students across various pathways, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 4 and Post-16. The school emphasizes skills development, literacy, and vocational training, ensuring that students are prepared for future employment opportunities. Regular assessments and progress evaluations are integral to the school's approach, allowing for a responsive and adaptive learning experience.
Furze Down School also values community engagement, offering various extracurricular activities and events that promote social interaction and personal development. The school actively involves parents through communication and support initiatives, fostering a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at www.fds.org.uk.
The curriculum at Furze Down is bespoke, designed to meet the individual needs of students across various pathways, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Key Stage 4 and Post-16. The school emphasizes skills development, literacy, and vocational training, ensuring that students are prepared for future employment opportunities. Regular assessments and progress evaluations are integral to the school's approach, allowing for a responsive and adaptive learning experience.
Furze Down School also values community engagement, offering various extracurricular activities and events that promote social interaction and personal development. The school actively involves parents through communication and support initiatives, fostering a collaborative approach to education and student well-being. For more information, visit their website at www.fds.org.uk.
Useful links
- Performances (other)
- Clicker Grids (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- Ofsted Reports (other)
- Staff (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- University of Buckingham (58.7)
- Stowe School (50.2)
- Akeley Wood Lower School (45.2)
- The Charmandean Dyslexia Centre (45.2)
- Charmandean School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 219
- Boys
- 156
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 33.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 219 | 156 | 63 | 220 | 33.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 144 | 66 | 220 | 31.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 124 | 65 | 196 | 27.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 124 | 65 | 190 | 27.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 183 | 130 | 53 | 169 | 27.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 177 | 120 | 57 | 169 | 23.80 |
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