Furze Infant School
Furze Infant School is a primary located in Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6ES. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 7. It currently has approximately 493 pupils on roll.
Furze Infant School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a community school. It provides nursery classes for early years children.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Community school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 7
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Barking and Dagenham
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 524
Number of Pupils: 493
Number of Boys: 255
Number of Girls: 238
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 17.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-21
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-02-25
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Pryor
Phone: 02082704420
Website: http://furzeinfants.schooljotter2.com
Location: Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Furze Infant School
What is the Ofsted rating of Furze Infant School?
Furze Infant School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Furze Infant School admit?
Furze Infant School admits pupils from age 3 to 7.
Is Furze Infant School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Furze Infant School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Furze Infant School?
Furze Infant School is a community school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Furze Infant School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Furze Infant School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Furze Infant School?
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