Farnham Common Junior School
Sherbourne Walk, Farnham Common, SL2 3TZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farnham Common Junior School is a primary school in Farnham Common for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 70th of 139 primary schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2014, report published 24 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils flourish at Farnham Common Junior School. Staff and governors share a passion that learning should be centred in real-world contexts, enriched through learning outside the classroom and focused on helping pupils to see their place in society. The school's values of respect, resilience, innovation, empathy and integrity underpin pupils' everyday experiences. Pupils develop consideration, tolerance and genuine respect for each other and the wider community. Most parents enthuse about the provision. As one parent said: 'We feel so lucky to have a lovely local village school. My child is thriving here.' Staff know the pupils well, fostering warm relationships so they feel safe and secure. Pupils behave particularly well here and any unkindness or inappropriate behaviour is rare. Pupils respect the school's rules and rewards and know what is expected of them. They value how trusted adults will listen to and resolve any worries they may have. Pupils develop a love of reading, enjoy their learning and like discussing their work. They are supported to develop a sense of curiosity. The curriculum is enriched through regular outdoor learning opportunities, specialist teachers, guest speakers and a huge range of clubs, activities and trips. Skilled staff share their infectious enthusiasm, helping pupils to relish school.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for writing and for some foundation subjects does not sequence the precise knowledge and skills that pupils should learn as well as it does in other areas. As a result, learning does not always sufficiently revisit and build on the knowledge pupils gain in previous years. The school should continue to provide training for staff focused on writing skills and refining the curriculum in targeted foundation subjects, so that the essential knowledge and skills pupils need build over time very securely.
- A minority of parents expressed frustration as they feel that there have been occasions when their worries have not been heard. The school needs to continue to refine its new communication systems. This will ensure all parents feel more fully involved and informed about the high quality of education and support on offer for their children.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
229 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Farnham Common Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Common Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Caldicott School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Dair House School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Stoke Poges School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr David Masters
- Phone
- 01753642923
- Address
- Sherbourne Walk, Farnham Common, SL2 3TZ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110265
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.