Farnham Church of England Primary School
Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farnham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 October 2015, report published 19 November 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2024
Pupils enjoy attending Farnham Church of England Primary School. They develop a real sense of their place in the world and learn how to positively contribute to it. There are frequent, carefully planned, learning opportunities and trips. Pupils learn about and make effective use of the local environment in many subjects, including geography. These experiences enrich pupils' knowledge and spark their curiosity. Pupils learn about global and local social issues such as homelessness. Pupils are 'courageous advocates' for those less fortunate than themselves. They raise money for a range of charities. Pupils learn about different cultures, countries, and faiths. This helps prepare them very well for life in modern Britain. Pupils behave well. They are keen to do their best. If pupils need extra help to feel happy in school or to focus on their work, they know they will receive it. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. They achieve well. The school provides very effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As a result, pupils with SEND access a full or appropriately adapted curriculum and achieve well. Pupils understand how to keep safe, whether online or out in the community.
What the school should improve
- The school's oversight of reading does not always provide a sufficient assurance of how well reading practice is delivered and how often pupils take up opportunities to read. As a result, some pupils do not read as often as they should. They do not always develop the reading knowledge that they could. The school needs to strengthen its oversight of reading to clearly check the quantity and quality of reading by pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
9 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Farnham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Meadows Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Manuden Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Avanti Brook Primary School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Northgate Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Bentfield Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracey Bratley
- Phone
- 01279771339
- Address
- Farnham, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1HR
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115189
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.