Fernhurst Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed

Part of UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST

Haslemere Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, GU27 3EA

01428 653144 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedNo overall gradeInspected 24 June 2025
Pupils121Room for 210 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 177 in 2019, 164 in 2021, 154 in 2022, 145 in 2023, 120 in 2024, 103 in 2025, 121 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place0.812 for 16 places, September 2026
5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 5% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

At the inspection that started on 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
Early yearsGood
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

Haslemere comparisons use the 4 of its 6 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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.

StatementThis schoolHaslemereEngland
My child is happy at this school
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 97% 89%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 98% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
98% 97% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied
1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 83% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
69% 57% 51%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern
Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
94% 89% 76%
I would recommend this school to another parent
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haslemere.
Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
96%said yes 95% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 46%). 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. Haslemere figures pool parents at the Haslemere 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.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

4 pupils in this year group.

Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths Not published 60% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths Not published 6% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading Not published 76% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing Not published 71% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths Not published 73% 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 104 105

"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.

Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 44%This school 2023/24: 67% This school England 62% 2022/23 44% 2023/24 67% 2024/25 –

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 West Sussex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.

Places offered16
Families who put it first12
Of those, offered a place12 (100%)
Families who listed it at all27

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

Admissions dates and schools in West Sussex

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
13.6% 15.8%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
2.9% 3.0%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
13.6% 14.9%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
1.9% 14.7%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
5.5% 5.2%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
15.9% 11.7%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
2.9 2.8 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
2.9% 1.2% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.04% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
20.2 21.3 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
12.0 11.4 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Haslemere.
Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
53.5% 12.8%* 14.4%*

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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Fernhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?

At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

How did Fernhurst 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 Fernhurst Primary School?

96% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Fernhurst Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Fernhurst Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Fernhurst Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.