The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (232% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 487
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr William Neighbour
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 798m away
Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Primary · 833m away
The Ridgeway Community School
Special school · 853m away
The Ridgeway School
Academy · 853m away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Abbey School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield South Farnham School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield South Farnham School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfield South Farnham School?
Highfield South Farnham School currently has 487 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield South Farnham School take?
Highfield South Farnham School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield South Farnham School?
Highfield South Farnham School is in Farnham, GU9 8QH, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield South Farnham School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield South Farnham School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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