Furze Platt Senior School

URN: 137740 • Maidenhead SL6 7NQ

Overview

Name
Furze Platt Senior School
URN
137740
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Morrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01628625308
Website
Visit
Address
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead SL6 7NQ

Summary

Furze Platt Senior School, located in Maidenhead, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,547 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,450. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters academic excellence and personal development. Under the leadership of Headteacher Dr. Andrew J. Morrison, Furze Platt promotes a set of core values encapsulated in the acronym ACHIEVE, which emphasizes ambition, collaboration, happiness, integrity, endurance, and versatility.

The school prides itself on being highly aspirational and inclusive, aiming to support all students in reaching their full potential, regardless of their background. Furze Platt encourages students to set challenging goals and provides a range of engaging lessons designed to stretch their abilities. The school has a strong track record of academic success, with many students progressing to prestigious universities and vocational pathways.

Furze Platt fosters a supportive community where students, staff, and parents collaborate to create a positive learning environment. The school values diversity and aims to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its students, ensuring that each individual is challenged and supported throughout their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Windsor and Maidenhead
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL
Capacity
1450
Pupils
1547
Boys
975
Girls
572
FSM %
18.60
Open date
2011-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1547 975 572 1450 18.60
2024-09-11 1530 963 567 1450 17.40
2023-09-11 1456 900 556 1450 14.80
2022-09-11 1456 900 556 1450 14.80
2021-09-11 1407 872 535 1187 12.80
2020-09-11 1348 842 506 1187 8.50

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