Furze Platt Infant School

What Furze Platt Infant School does

Furze Platt Infant School operates as part of the Furze Platt Primary Federation (FPPF), a state-funded primary education federation based at a shared site at Oaken Grove, Maidenhead, Berkshire (SL6 6HQ). The federation, formed in September 2019, brings together Furze Platt Infant School and Furze Platt Junior School under a single leadership team led by Executive Headteacher Mike Wallace, with Anna Clark as Head of School for the junior phase and Jane Indge as Head of School for the infant phase. The federation delivers mainstream primary education across Reception through Year 6 (ages 4-11), alongside specialist SEND provision that includes the Everest Autism Resource Base and an inclusion team headed by Rachel Endacott. A wellbeing programme structured around six pillars (Connect, Give, Care, Notice, Active, Learn), a Family Support Worker, and an ELSA practitioner underpin pastoral provision. Ofsted judged SEND provision Outstanding in December 2018/2019, and the federation holds the RBWM Inclusion Mark for Outstanding Inclusion.

The federation's core offer spans three-form entry junior provision (Years 3-6 across four year groups) on the shared Maidenhead site, with class structures organised into named cohorts (Wren/Finch/Robin in Year 3; Swift/Kingfisher/Skylark in Year 4; Eagle/Kestrel/Kite in Year 5; Swan/Cormorant/Heron in Year 6) delivering the full National Curriculum including English, Maths, Science, Computing, Art, Music, PE (over 2 hours per week), MFL (French), Geography, History, Design Technology, and PSHE. Technology integration relies on third-party platforms — Seesaw for home-school communication and digital portfolios, Scopay for online meal ordering and payments, Complete Maths, Bedrock Learning, TT-Rockstars, EdShed, and a live weather station for environmental learning — hosted on a PrimarySite CMS with a mobile app for parent communication.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-pupil government funding from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, supplemented by transactional income from school meals (£2.92 per meal, rising to £2.98 in September 2026, served by Caterlink), fee-based extracurricular clubs and holiday camps (including the FPSA summer camp, Easter Holiday Club, and Wise Owls wraparound care), and ancillary music tuition (resident guitar teacher Mr Hastings since 1990; Berkshire Music Trust brass lessons). Distribution is purely local: admissions run through the RBWM catchment process, and ancillary services are delivered through direct on-site provision or partnership with vetted external childcare and tutoring providers.

Name

Furze Platt Infant School

Legal name

Furze Platt Junior School

Website

https://furzeplattjuniorschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Furze Platt Infant School is a state-funded UK primary school operating within the Furze Platt Primary Federation (FPPF), delivering mainstream and specialist SEND education for children aged 4-11 on a shared site in Maidenhead, Berkshire, alongside wraparound care, meals, and a broad extracurricular programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), School Feeding & Social Protection Partnerships (Conditional Cash Transfers, etc.) (EDADALAL)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• SEND provision
• School meals catering
• Extracurricular clubs
• Wellbeing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Maidenhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: Core educational funding from the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) Local Authority based on pupil enrollment
2. School Meals Service: Catered meals service at £2.92 per meal (rising to £2.98 in September 2026), provided by Caterlink; meals ordered via Scopay online system
3. Extracurricular Clubs and Holiday Camps: Fee-based before/after school clubs and holiday camps including Summer Holiday Camp, Easter Holiday Club, FPSA Summer Camp
4. Performing Arts: Guitar lessons offered by resident teacher Mr Hastings since 1990; brass lessons via Berkshire Music Trust

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Furze Platt Infant School, as part of the Furze Platt Primary Federation (FPPF), delivers state-funded primary education for children from Reception through Year 2, with seamless transition into the affiliated Furze Platt Junior School through Year 6. The school provides the National Curriculum across core subjects, supported by SEND provision, wellbeing programs, school meals, and extracurricular clubs including music, sports, and wraparound childcare.

Product overview

Furze Platt Junior School is part of the Furze Platt Primary Federation (FPPF), operating as a three-form entry junior school for Years 3-6 (ages 7-11). The school offers a comprehensive primary education program delivered through the National Curriculum, enhanced by an extensive extra-curricular activities program. Core educational services include structured class teaching across all subjects (English, Maths, Science, Computing, Art, Music, PE, MFL/French, Geography, History, Design Technology), supplemented by before/after school clubs, music lessons (guitar, brass via Berkshire Music Trust), and wraparound care. The school provides additional support services including Pupil Premium funding programs, SEND provision with dedicated Inclusion Manager, and wellbeing programs centered on a 6-pillar framework. Technology-enhanced learning is delivered through platforms including Seesaw, Complete Maths, Bedrock Learning, TT-Rockstars, and EdShed, with curriculum resources organized by year group (Years 3-6) into named classes (Wren/Finch/Robin, Swift/Kingfisher/Skylark, Eagle/Kestrel/Kite, Swan/Cormorant/Heron).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Education Services
• SEND Provision
• Wellbeing Programme
• School Meals Service
• Music Lessons
• Extracurricular Clubs and Holiday Camps
• Pupil Premium Support
• Transition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% pupils overweight vs 34% nationally (National Child Measurement Programme)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Berkshire Music TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Berkshire Music Trust to provide musical opportunities for FPJS children, including brass lessons. Trust provides access to musical programmes and registrations for lessons.
• Bucks Goat CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLease of two pygmy goats (Lily and Poppy) for the school through the 'Goats For Schools' programme. Centre provides training and support for goat care.
• Wise Owls ChildcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal childcare provider operating breakfast club at St Peter's Church and after school club at Furze Platt Senior School and Courthouse Junior School. Walks children to/from school.
• CaterlinkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal catering company providing school meals service. Uses Scopay for online ordering and Vesta Merchant Services for payment processing. Regulated by RBWM and government guidelines.
• PrimarySitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and school app provider for furzeplattjuniorschool.co.uk. Provides CMS, mobile app, and calendar subscription services.
• Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides school nursing and immunisation services including nasal flu immunisations for Years 3-5 through the Immunisation Team.
• RBWM Road Safety TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides car safety education and resources for families, including information on child car seat regulations and safety guidelines.
• RBWM (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)coreOthersLocal education authority providing government funding, admissions coordination, and oversight. Sets term dates via local authority calendar.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Learning: UK-wide group of schools and academies including primary schools. Comparable as a state-funded school operator with shared services, federation-style governance, and a focus on pastoral and wellbeing provision.
• Oasis Community Learning: UK multi-academy trust running a national network of primary and secondary academies. Comparable to Furze Platt as a state-funded primary school operator with a focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement.
• Harris Federation: Large UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across London and the South East. Directly comparable as a state-funded school operator running multiple primaries with shared leadership and central services, including SEND provision.
• Star Academies: UK multi-academy trust running primary and secondary schools with an emphasis on character education and pupil leadership. Comparable to Furze Platt's pupil leadership programmes (Head Students, School Council, Eco Warriors, Digital Leaders).
• ARK Schools: UK charity running a network of academy schools including primary schools. Comparable as a multi-school state-funded operator with emphasis on educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils, including pupil premium and SEND support.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 private schools operator with significant primary provision. Comparable as a large-scale primary school operator, though funding model (private fee-paying) differs from Furze Platt's state-funded basis.
• Nord Anglia Education: International premium schools group operating primary and secondary schools across multiple countries. Comparable as a primary school operator at scale, though operates in the private-pay segment rather than state-funded.
• Cognita Schools: International schools group operating primary and secondary schools across multiple countries. Comparable as a primary school operator with shared services and central curriculum/wellbeing frameworks.

Emerging players

• Witherslack Group: UK specialist education provider for SEND pupils including autism. Comparable to Furze Platt's Everest Autism Resource Base and SEND-focused inclusion provision as a specialist SEND operator.

Direct peers

• Reach Academy Trust: UK academy trust operating primary and secondary schools with a wellbeing-focused, community-engagement model. Directly comparable to Furze Platt as a smaller primary-led trust with strong pastoral and inclusion focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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