Furze Infant School
98%
Capacity
462
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Furze Infant School
Furze Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 462 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Furze Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mairead Pryor, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
Furze Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 188 applications for 118 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 110 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Furze Infant School include ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Tennis, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Furze Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Bennett Road, Romford, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6ES |
| Headteacher | Mairead Pryor |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 462 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 462 / 472 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed118
188
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
110 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bennett Road, Romford
Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6ES
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