The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Miss Angela James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTubbenden Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Tubbenden Junior School
Primary · 975m away
Tubbenden Infant School
Primary · 975m away
Darrick Wood School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Darrick Wood Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Farnborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Farnborough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnborough Primary School?
Farnborough Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnborough Primary School take?
Farnborough Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnborough Primary School?
Farnborough Primary School is in Orpington, BR6 7EQ, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnborough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Farnborough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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