Furneux Pelham Church of England School, Furneux Pelham

In its own words: "Furneux Pelham school sits in the heart of the community in the village of Furneux Pelham. We are a small school, welcoming families -whether of faith or none - from the village and surrounding areas of Buntingford and Bishop's Stortford. Our school is nurturing and welcoming; surrounded by beautiful, extensive grounds."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and netball.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Friday 8 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Furneux Pelham Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Furneux Pelham Church of England School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Furneux Pelham Church of England School are Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 57% maths); Hormead Church of England (VA) First School (2.5 miles, Good); Jenyns First School and Nursery (2.8 miles, Outstanding); and Little Hadham Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths).

Furneux Pelham Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Furneux Pelham Church of England School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).

15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 3 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Furneux Pelham Church of England School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Furneux Pelham Church of England School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Street (w-bound), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

Furneux Pelham Church of England School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.