The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 100% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
100%
+38.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
63%
+55.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
+9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 847
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Esther Franks (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is South Farnham School's Ofsted rating?
South Farnham School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Farnham School?
South Farnham School currently has 847 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Farnham School take?
South Farnham School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is South Farnham School?
South Farnham School is in Farnham, GU9 8DY, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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