Furness School is a not applicable school in Swanley, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special 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.
Furness School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rowhill Road, Swanley, BR8 7RP |
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| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jill Howson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119038 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable Junior School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | - not rated | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable Primary School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RL | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable Infant School St David's Road , Hextable BR8 7RJ | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , BR8 7PJ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joydens Wood Infant School Park Way , DA5 2JD | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Enterprise College Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Wilmington Common Lane , DA2 7DR | 4out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furness School Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.