The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs J Byrne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cunnington Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalesian College
Independent · 427m away
South Farnborough Infant School
Primary · 630m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 855m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holly Lodge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Napier School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marlborough Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is South Farnborough Junior School's Ofsted rating?
South Farnborough Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Farnborough Junior School?
South Farnborough Junior School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Farnborough Junior School take?
South Farnborough Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Farnborough Junior School?
South Farnborough Junior School is in Farnborough, GU14 6PL, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Farnborough Junior School have a sixth form?
No, South Farnborough Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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