Furze Down School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Furze Down School
Address: Verney Road, Winslow
Town/City: Buckingham
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: MK18 3BL
Telephone Number: 01296 711380
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 4-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alison Rooney
Capacity: 220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 223 (71% boys & 29% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 110585
DfE Number: 825/7023
UKPRN: 10015426
UPRN: 766247899
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley (E14001141)
Electoral Ward: Winslow (E05015975)

Easting & Northing: 476284E, 227826N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 39.66" N 0° 53' 29.32" W
Plus Code: 9C3XW4V5+PC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sir Thomas Fremantle School (0.6km)
  2. Winslow Church of England School (1.1km)
  3. Great Horwood Church of England School (3.6km)
  4. Swanbourne House School (3.7km)
  5. Swanbourne Church of England VA School (3.8km)
  6. East Claydon Church of England School (4.0km)
  7. Padbury Church of England School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Mr Shaun Bluck - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 January 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Bourne - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Mrs Diana Campbell - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2027.
  • Janice Carr - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 May 2026.
  • Mr Hugh Ellerton - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2029.
  • Shikha Mayoll - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Ross McLean - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2026.
  • Revd Stephen O'Connor - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2027.
  • Mrs Alison Rooney - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Watkins - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2027.
  • Rebecca Weymouth - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 December 2024.