South Farnham School
Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Farnham School is a primary school in Farnham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Farnham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 20 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils at South Farnham School receive an excellent education. The vision of 'the continual pursuit of excellence' is lived through all aspects of school life. There are the highest expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve exceptionally well. By the end of key stage 1 and key stage 2, outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics are well above the national average. Pupils also achieve consistently well in other subjects. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are highly motivated, keen to learn and effective communicators. Teaching respect, good manners and morals is an integral part of the school's successful approach to developing pupils' strength of character. Adults care deeply about pupils' well-being and do everything they can to support them. Children get off to a brilliant start in Reception, where they are taught about positive learning behaviours. Pupils feel safe here. They have trusted adults to whom they can talk. Pupils know that staff value their views, which contribute to making the school an even better place. Pupils make a considerable contribution to the school and the community. They enjoy wide-ranging activities that develop and nurture their talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
135 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
845 pupils on roll, with places for 724
Schools near South Farnham School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Highfield South Farnham School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Potters Gate CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Barfield Prep School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Esther Franks
- Phone
- 01252716155
- Address
- Menin Way, Farnham, GU9 8DY
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 136888
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.