Highfield South Farnham School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths15%

15%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

479 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals15.4%

15.4%, 11.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.5%

17.5%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: highfieldsouthfarnham.org (opens in a new tab)
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.