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Furze Platt Senior School

Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
47.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,547
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Furze Platt Senior School

Furze Platt Senior School is an academy converter in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,547 pupils on roll. It is part of FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 (2025/26). 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,547 / 1,450 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

18%
Free school meals
9%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
15.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.6
Attainment 8
249 pupils
43.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
65.9%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
89 students
13.5%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
78%
To higher education
24%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%
Overall absence
21.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

96.42
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +8.0 vs 2023/24
17.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
28.87
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24
£48,589
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,803 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,031
Spend per pupil
£7,928
Income per pupil
55%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ
Phone
01628625308
Headteacher
Andrew Morrison

Teaching Jobs

Site / Catering
Site Assistant / School Maintenance
PermanentFull time£27,535 - £27,967 (FTE)
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Pastoral & welfare
Medical Office Assistant
PermanentPart time£16,473 - £16,735 · · Actual salary based on 25 hours per week
Closes in 7 daysView & apply
TeacherEconomics
Teacher of Economics with Business (part time 0.4 FTE)
PermanentPart timeMPS/UPS/Level plus London Fringe Allowance
Closes in 7 daysView & apply
Teaching Assistant
Cover Supervisor
PermanentPart time£22,102 - £23,558 (FTE) · · depending on experience. Pay award pending.
Closes in 7 daysView & apply
Pastoral & welfare
Behaviour Support Officer
PermanentFull time£25,782 - £27,967 · · Term time only plus 2 INSET days
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Furze Platt Senior School?
Furze Platt Senior School is an academy converter in Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Furze Platt Senior School have?
Furze Platt Senior School has 1,547 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Furze Platt Senior School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Furze Platt Senior School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 in 2025/26.
Is Furze Platt Senior School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Furze Platt Senior School is part of FURZE PLATT SENIOR SCHOOL.
Where is Furze Platt Senior School?
Furze Platt Senior School is located at Furze Platt Road, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL6 7NQ.

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