The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr David Masters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Sherbourne Walk, Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Farnham Common Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Farnham Common Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Farnham Common Junior School?
Farnham Common Junior School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnham Common Junior School take?
Farnham Common Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Farnham Common Junior School?
Farnham Common Junior School is in Farnham Common, SL2 3TZ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnham Common Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Farnham Common Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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