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Furrowfield School

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Furrowfield School

Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

5.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

5.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/244.646.4
2024/255.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.910.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.46
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
0.38 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
XP Gateshead
0.78 km away · Free schools
Hill Top School
1.17 km away · Community special school
Good
Ateres Girls High School
1.31 km away · Other independent school
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
1.32 km away · Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Good

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About Furrowfield School

Furrowfield School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.4. The school has around 90 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Whitehill Drive, Gateshead, NE10 9RZ | More schools in Gateshead

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Furrowfield School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Furrowfield School

What is Furrowfield School's Ofsted rating?
Furrowfield School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Furrowfield School's latest exam results?
Furrowfield School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Furrowfield School located?
Furrowfield School is a secondary school in Gateshead, Gateshead (NE10 9RZ).
How many pupils attend Furrowfield School?
Furrowfield School has around 90 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Furrowfield School with other schools?
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