SchoolScoresSouth Farnham School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY
01252 716155 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
268 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Farnham comparisons use the 12 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 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 | Farnham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 62 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 75% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 194 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 94% | 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. Farnham figures pool parents at the Farnham 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
135 pupils in this year group.
100% — 34 points above the Surrey average, and 38 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 100% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 100% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 114 | 106 | 105 |
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 Surrey. 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 132 |
| Of those, offered a place | 90 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 278 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.8 · 2026: 1.5
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 10th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 15.9%* | 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
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Highfield South Farnham School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Potters Gate CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barfield Prep School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Cobbett Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Folly Hill Infant Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Badshot Lea Village Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Hale Nursery and Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Farnham School's Ofsted rating?
South Farnham School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did South Farnham School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 38 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend South Farnham School?
97% of the 268 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend South Farnham School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is South Farnham School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 132 families put South Farnham School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 90 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136888.
- 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.