The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 49%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Thornton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Haslemere Road, Fernhurst, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3EA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Fernhurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fernhurst Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fernhurst Primary School?
Fernhurst Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fernhurst Primary School take?
Fernhurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fernhurst Primary School?
Fernhurst Primary School is in Haslemere, GU27 3EA, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fernhurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fernhurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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