Furzeham Primary School

About Furzeham Primary School

Furzeham Primary School is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 248 pupils on roll. It is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Torbay →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

248 / 280 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 8BL

Phone

01803853347

Headteacher

Paul Adams

Website

www.furzehamprimary.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Furzeham Primary School?

Furzeham Primary School is an academy converter in Brixham, Torbay, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Furzeham Primary School have?

Furzeham Primary School has 248 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Furzeham Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Furzeham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Furzeham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Furzeham Primary School is part of THE THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Furzeham Primary School?

Furzeham Primary School is located at Higher Furzeham Road, Brixham, Torbay, TQ5 8BL.