The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Andrew Stear (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarnham Heath End
Secondary · Very close
Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rowhill School
Academy · 1.8km away
Park Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend William Cobbett Primary School?
William Cobbett Primary School currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Cobbett Primary School take?
William Cobbett Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Cobbett Primary School?
William Cobbett Primary School is in Farnham, GU9 9ER, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Cobbett Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Cobbett Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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