St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Upper Church Lane, Farnham, GU9 7PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a primary school in Farnham for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2014, report published 14 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
This is a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy, safe and valued. Respectful relationships between staff and pupils create a nurturing atmosphere in which pupils blossom. From the moment children enter Reception, they quickly learn to follow the expected routines. Pupils know that if they have a worry, however small, they can speak to an adult who will help them. One pupil said, 'This is a jolly good school where everyone is treated fairly and with kindness.' The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic success. Pupils demonstrate a real thirst for knowledge and achieve well. In lessons, they are captivated by their learning and are eager to reply to their teachers' questions. This includes children in the early years, who share and collaborate well. Pupils enjoy taking part in a range of carefully selected extra-curricular activities. For instance, they take part in sports tournaments, learn about their local heritage and represent the school at events in the community. Outdoor learning is a particular highlight, helping pupils develop their resilience, resourcefulness and a deep sense of responsibility. Pupils fulfil their roles, such as being part of the school council or the eco-council, with pride and maturity.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well handwriting is taught. This means that some pupils do not secure the foundational skills of accurate letter formation well enough. The school should work with staff to improve teaching in this area so that there is a consistent and effective approach to teaching early handwriting skills.
- Sometimes, teaching does not identify and address key gaps and misconceptions in pupils' knowledge well enough. Where this happens, pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that staff develop the expertise they need to identify and address misconceptions that pupils have so that pupils embed the important knowledge they need to know well.
Pupil numbers and mix
90 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Gate CofE Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Highfield South Farnham School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| South Farnham School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 100% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jayne Venables
- Phone
- 01252716305
- Address
- Upper Church Lane, Farnham, GU9 7PW
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 144330
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.