Located in Milton Keynes, Falconhurst School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Falconhurst School currently has around 294 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.8%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.6%. african pupils make up about 21.8% , followed by other white at 18.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | High Trees, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AX |
| Website: | www.falconhurstschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01908679354 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Milton Keynes |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Aird |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110355 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 294 |
| Number of Boys: | 153 |
| Number of Girls: | 141 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.60% | 93 |
| African | 21.80% | 64 |
| Other White | 18.40% | 54 |
| Indian | 5.80% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 4.10% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 11 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorlands Centre Nursery School Dodkin , Beanhill Local Centre, Unit 6 MK6 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconhurst School High Trees , Chaffron Way MK6 5AX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School and Early Years Centre Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LP | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Wood Primary School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadfurlong School 1 Fishermead Boulevard , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwith School Falmouth Place , Fishermead MK6 2LB | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Middle School Chapter , Coffee Hall MK6 5EA | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeys Middle School Melrose Avenue , Bletchley MK3 6PS | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Frank Markham Community School Woughton Campus , Chaffron Way MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Milton Keynes Academy Fulwoods Drive , MK6 5LA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School Phoenix Drive , Leadenhall MK6 5EN | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | - not rated | 2,388 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Centre , Woughton Campus West MK6 5LP | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakgrove School Venturer Gate , MK10 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kents Hill Park all-through school Kents Hill Park , Kents Hill MK7 6BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision for Pregnant Schoolgirls and Young Mothers Sir Frank Markham School , Rainbow Drive MK6 5EH | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Redway School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Wells School Farmborough , Netherfield MK6 4HG | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Central PEC , Jonathans MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision Jonathans , Coffee Hall MK6 5DE | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.