Furze Infant School
Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Furze Infant School is a primary school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 January 2019, report published 25 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
The school lives up to its motto of 'learning happily together.' Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, and they have created a broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as their classmates, receiving extra help if they need it. Behaviour in lessons is calm and positive. Pupils are focused and engaged in their learning. They treat each other and the staff with respect. Playtimes are energetic and fun, and pupils enjoy the range of activities on offer. Pupils know they are safe and are confident to go to any adult in school if they have any concerns or worries. They can also name different ways to stay safe online. Pupils are proud of the part they play in making the school a better place. For example, playground buddies support younger pupils in the playground and school councillors helped to choose new playground equipment. The school provides many opportunities for pupils' wider development. There are clubs before, during and after school, including choir, archery, and drama. There are trips such as a Thames riverboat trip and a visit to Hainault Forest country park. The school also welcomes visitors such as the RNLI and a local farmer that brought in sheep, goats, and rabbits.
What the school should improve
- In a few foundation subjects, leaders have not precisely identified the important content they want pupils to learn and remember over time. As a result, in these subjects, pupils have some gaps in their learning. The school should identify the subject-specific concepts and knowledge they want pupils to know, retain and build on over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
452 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Furze Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Junior School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 95% met the expected standard |
| Chadwell Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Henry Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Grafton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Mairead Pryor
- Phone
- 02082704420
- Address
- Bennett Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6ES
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- URN
- 101203
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.