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Falconer School

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Falconer School

Falconer Road, Bushey, WD23 3AT

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2016

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

Academic picture

2.3school · 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
2.3
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

2.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/246.046.4
2024/252.346.0

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
0.21
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Grange Academy
0.12 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
St Margaret's School
1.04 km away · Other independent school
Queens' School
1.29 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Bushey Meads School
1.34 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Purcell School
1.49 km away · Other independent school

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About Falconer School

Falconer School is a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 8% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.3. The school has around 66 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Falconer Road, Bushey, WD23 3AT | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Mar 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Falconer School

What is Falconer School's Ofsted rating?
Falconer School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about Falconer School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 8% of parents would recommend Falconer School.
What are Falconer School's latest exam results?
Falconer School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Falconer School located?
Falconer School is a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire (WD23 3AT).
How many pupils attend Falconer School?
Falconer School has around 66 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Falconer School with other schools?
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