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Furneux Pelham Church of England School

East Hertfordshire, SG9 0LHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#6,461
of 13,686 nationally

About Furneux Pelham Church of England School

Furneux Pelham Church of England School enjoys strong backing from its parent community, with 95% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, drew 43 responses and paints a picture of a school where children are happy and feel safe – 84% of parents strongly agreed with both statements. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 21 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 91. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show demand outstrips supply. Parents also report high satisfaction with the school's clubs and activities, with 81% strongly agreeing their child can take part, and 95% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child does well at the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFurneux Pelham School, Furneux Pelham, East Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH
HeadteacherSarah Cook
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils83
Free School Meals (FSM)13.3%
School Capacity83 / 140 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 43 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Furneux Pelham Church of England School

Furneux Pelham Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.