Furzefield Primary Academy
About Furzefield Primary Academy
Furzefield Primary Academy sits within Surrey local authority, a county with 298 primary schools, 33 of which hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good overall, a grade it has maintained since its previous inspection in 2012. Among its local peers in the same authority, the top-performing schools are South Farnham School, The Raleigh School, and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery, just 1. 5 kilometres away. Furzefield is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Gavin Govinden leads a school with capacity for 472 pupils. The school does not have a religious character, making it a straightforward choice for families who prefer a non-denominational setting.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: furzefield.surrey.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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