Furze Platt Infant School is a primary school in Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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.
Furze Platt Infant School currently has around 269 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 11.5% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 3 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.5%).
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: | Oaken Grove, Maidenhead, SL6 6HQ |
| Website: | www.furzeplattinfantschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01628624385 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mike Wallace |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109846 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 270 |
| Number of Pupils: | 269 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 140 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.50% | 160 |
| Indian | 9.70% | 26 |
| Other White | 7.80% | 21 |
| Pakistani | 7.40% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 4 |
| African | 1.10% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Junior School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Infant School Oaken Grove , SL6 6HQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alwyn Infant School Mulberry Walk , SL6 6EU | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Courthouse Junior School Blenheim Road , SL6 5HE | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead Cookham Road , SL6 7EG | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Platt Senior School Furze Platt Road , SL6 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newlands Girls' School Farm Road , SL6 5JB | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 2,104 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Piran's School Gringer Hill , SL6 7LZ | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead College for Girls 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.