Falconer School
Community special school in Bushey (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Falconer School is a Special School for boys aged 11-16. We cater for boys who have a range of complex special needs including Autism, ADHD, ODD and other barriers to learning. At Falconer, we aim to support our students to develop the personal and emotional resilience to navigate life successfully.
We encourage them to develop emotional literacy and the strategies that enable them to regulate their emotions effectively. We want them to be socially capable and to make friendships. We help them build the knowledge and skills to be successful in their chosen pathway.
We know that engaging in education in a wider sense can help develop motivation and curiosity about subject learning to help secure onward pathways that are meaningful. We know that learning happens everywhere and that moments away from the classroom can be key moments for learning.
A strong aspect of Falconer is our research driven approach to support self regulation, engagement and social skills. With strong relationships, through co-regulation and regulating scripts we can have an impact on how they manage their emotions and their behaviours. This allows them to engage fully in the learning process.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of Edinburgh
- Photography
- Zones of Regulation
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 117686
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertsmere
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Newland | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Patricia Dawn Cuncarr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Gemma Louise Hall | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Emma Boulton | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew J Griffiths | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ross Macdonald | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Valerie Hudson | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record