GCSE 2025/26
#1,370 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,134 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137740.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 47.6, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 47.7 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 65.9%, similar to England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 43.4%, similar to England, worse than Windsor and Maidenhead | 48.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 17.7%, better than England, better than Windsor and Maidenhead | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 61.8%, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 64.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 249 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34.64, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 34.33 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 35.39, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 34.88 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 13.5%, worse than England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 16% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.24, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 133 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,556 |
| Girls | 559 |
| Boys | 997 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 18% |
| First language not English | 9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,627 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 4.4% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 362 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 252 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 84 |
| Average class size | 22.7 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 95.1 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 28.98 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 74.55 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 96.4 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 85.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 6.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 250 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 1,019 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 199 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 192 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 113 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Windsor and Maidenhead | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8%, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 7.6% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 21.1%, similar to England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3%, better than England, similar to Windsor and Maidenhead | 2.7% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 26.1% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 5.3% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.3% |
| Permanent exclusions | 5 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 94.5% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 92.7% |
| School sixth form | 45% |
| Further education | 32.1% |
| Sixth form college | 15.6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% |
| Employment | 0.9% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 85% |
| Higher education | 59.5% |
| Employment | 22.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 12.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Furze Platt Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2014. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Furze Platt Junior School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Alwyn Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | St Piran's School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Courthouse Junior School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.6 mi | Nursery | Maidenhead Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2014. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Maidenhead | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Claires Court Schools | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jul 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2017. |
Furze Platt Senior School is rated Good, last inspected on 10 Mar 2026. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Furze Platt Senior School ranks 1,370 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 1,134 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 43.4% of pupils at Furze Platt Senior School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 47.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Furze Platt Senior School was C+, and 13.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Furze Platt Senior School made 250 offers from 1,019 applications (4.1 per offer), and 192 of 199 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Furze Platt Senior School has 1,556 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Furze Platt Senior School had 1,627 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Furze Platt Senior School has a sixth form with 362 places in 2024/25.
At Furze Platt Senior School, the average class had 22.7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Furze Platt Senior School missed 8% of sessions (England 8%), and 21.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.