219
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2016/17. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 21/02/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Furze Down School · All-through · Buckinghamshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
219
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
34%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Verney Road, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3BL
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 17 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 219 | 6.8 | 100% | 4% | 34% | 14% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 210 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 32% | 12% | 39% |
| 2022/23 | 193 | 7.3 | 100% | 3% | 29% | 11% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 189 | 6.8 | 100% | 2% | 28% | 12% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 183 | 7.1 | 100% | 2% | 23% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 167 | 6.4 | 100% | 2% | 30% | 10% | 27% |
| 2017/18 | 160 | 6.0 | 100% | 4% | 31% | 9% | 29% |
| 2016/17 | 154 | 7.3 | 100% | 5% | 28% | 8% | 20% |
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