SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CofE Infant School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 7 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
Upper Church Lane, Farnham, GU9 7PW
01252 716305 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 January 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 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 Joint 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Farnham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 66%). 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 92 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
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.
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 | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 100% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 49.7 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 18 state primary schools in Farnham. Higher than 100% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 10.8 | 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
- Potters Gate CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield South Farnham School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Farnham School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Folly Hill Infant Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Hale Nursery and Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Cobbett Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barfield Prep School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Badshot Lea Village Infant School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend St Andrew's CofE Infant School?
98% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Andrew's CofE Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Andrew's CofE Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Andrew's CofE Infant School as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 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 144330.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.