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South Farnham School

Academy converter · Farnham · GU9 8DY

Ages 4–11 · 845 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

100%

Overall absence

3.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-05-08

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)100%
Higher standard (RWM)50%
Avg scaled score — reading
113.0
Avg scaled score — maths
112.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
115.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.9%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.1%
Enrolments in measure
764

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill117%

845 pupils · 724 places

Pupils on roll
845
Boys / girls
451 / 394
School capacity
724
Capacity fill
845 / 724 (117%)
Free school meals
1.9%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Sponsor
South Farnham Educational Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Esther Franks

Location

Address
Menin Way
Postcode
GU9 8DY
Town
Farnham
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Waverley
Constituency
Farnham and Bordon
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Farnham, Surrey, 845 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 1.9%.

Open schools in Farnham
28
Primary schools in Farnham
18
Academies among open schools in Farnham
54% (15)
Open schools in GU9
16
Primary in GU9
10
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM15.5%

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    • Absence5.1%
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  • St Peter's CofE Primary School

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    • Absence5.2%
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    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM13.8%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Esther Franks
Telephone
01252716155
Website
http://www.south-farnham.surrey.sch.uk

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