Is Furneux Pelham Church of England School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 January 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 155th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Furneux Pelham Church of England School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at Furneux Pelham Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Furneux Pelham Church of England School?

Applications for Reception places at Furneux Pelham Church of England School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Furneux Pelham Church of England School

Furneux Pelham, SG9 0LH

Local ranking155th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

140

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 January 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 42.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 83.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 12

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 83
Boys: 54 (50%)
Girls: 53 (50%)
Capacity: 140 (76% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 2.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,758/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.6%
White Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 2.4%

91.6%

White British

3.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01279777344

head@furneuxp.herts.sch.uk

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Administrative

URN: 117394
UKPRN: 10070381
Establishment No.: 3016

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