Furze Platt Junior School
Maidenhead, SL6 6HQ · Windsor and Maidenhead · primary school
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10th of 28 primary schools in Windsor and Maidenhead we can score, 46 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.7/10 against 3,839 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Furze Platt Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With results matching the national median, what specific strategies are used to support pupils aiming for the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated place count?
What Ofsted said about Furze Platt Junior School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this inclusive and nurturing school” where they feel “safe and happy” within a “harmonious school community.” The inspection highlights a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that prepares pupils well for their next stage of education, supported by “warm and respectful” relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptional” behaviour, showing “high levels of self-control” and being “polite, courteous” in a “calm and orderly” environment.
- The school provides a “rich and varied curriculum” complemented by a “vast offering of clubs, trips and leadership roles” that help pupils grow as individuals.
- Reading is a “clear priority” with an “effectively” delivered phonics programme; teachers promote a “love of reading” through “high-quality texts.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “well-considered support and scaffolds” that help them access the curriculum.
- Leaders are “ambitious for all pupils” and teachers feel “valued, supported” with a strong focus on workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they have the expertise to “identify and correct errors promptly” in writing, as misconceptions are not always addressed quickly enough.
- The school should refine approaches in a “small number of subjects” to ensure they “consistently support pupils in building and retaining knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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