The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 174 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,042
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- FARMOR'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Mark Surowiec (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Farmor's School a selective school?
No. Farmor's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Farmor's School's Ofsted rating?
Farmor's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farmor's School?
Farmor's School currently has 1,042 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farmor's School take?
Farmor's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Farmor's School?
Farmor's School is in Fairford, GL7 4JQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farmor's School have a sixth form?
Yes, Farmor's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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