SchoolScoresFarnham CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1HR
01279 771339 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 October 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bishop's Stortford comparisons use the 15 of its 24 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bishop's Stortford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 11 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 13th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bishop's Stortford figures pool parents at the Bishop's Stortford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
2 pupils in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 75% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 47.1% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 42.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 24th lowest of 24 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Lower than 0% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Avanti Meadows Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manuden Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avanti Brook Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Northgate Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bentfield Primary School and Nursery 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Magna Carta Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birchanger CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillmead Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Farnham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farnham CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 October 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Farnham CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Farnham CofE Primary School?
77% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Farnham CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115189.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.