The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 335
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wokingham
- Head
- Mrs Jane Bateman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Baston Road, Arborfield Green, RG2 9YW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Farley Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farley Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farley Hill Primary School?
Farley Hill Primary School currently has 335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farley Hill Primary School take?
Farley Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farley Hill Primary School?
Farley Hill Primary School is in Arborfield Green, RG2 9YW, in the Wokingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farley Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farley Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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