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
Country: 766247899
 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: 196
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 189 (66% boys & 34% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.5%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 110585
DfE Number: 825/7023
UKPRN: 10015426
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Buckingham (E14000608)
Electoral Ward: Winslow (E05013168)

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 Colin Bishopp - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mrs Clare Bourne - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 March 2027.
  • Mr Hugh Ellerton - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2025.
  • Mrs Louise Gregory - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 September 2026.
  • Mrs Sheree Howard - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 March 2017 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 March 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Loch - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 June 2026.
  • Mr Elton Norris - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Mr Gary Owens - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
  • Mr David Rasmussen - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 June 2023.
  • Mrs Alison Rooney - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Mr Neil Udall - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2023.