Highfield South Farnham School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, GU9 8QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Highfield South Farnham School is a primary school in Farnham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 3rd of 10 primary schools in Farnham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 22 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils' achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This leads to all pupils achieving significantly well across the curriculum, including in end of key stage assessments. They are prepared remarkably well for their next phase of learning. Pupils speak with pride and enthusiasm about their learning. They develop into confident and articulate individuals. Pupils are extremely proud to attend the school. There is a culture of ambition and high aspiration that permeates the school. Pupils thrive in the caring and nurturing school community. They say that this school is a safe place. Pupils are confident to speak with adults if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Routines for excellent behaviour are embedded in the early years, and these high expectations remain throughout the school. Pupils are completely immersed in their learning. They are polite and courteous to staff and each other. Parents are highly supportive of the school. One parent's comment was typical of many when they stated, 'I really feel Highfield put children at the centre of everything they do. We are very happy with the school.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
479 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Highfield South Farnham School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Potters Gate CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| South Farnham School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr William Neighbour
- Phone
- 01252721079
- Address
- Weydon Lane, Farnham, GU9 8QH
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 141667
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.