St John's CofE Aided Infant School
Barford Lane, Churt, Farnham, GU10 2JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's CofE Aided Infant School is a primary school in Farnham for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 2 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
All members of this school community are encouraged to uphold the vision of 'Let your light shine'. Pupils talk confidently about the rainbow rules and the fact that their light will shine if they follow these. The supportive environment ensures that pupils feel safe. This is also recognised by parents. One view, representative of many, commented on the 'caring and nurturing approach'. There are high expectations for how pupils will behave and the manner in which they should treat each other. Staff ensure that these expectations are met by pupils. As a result, pupils' behaviour is positive. Pupils do not worry about bullying and they are rightly confident that any incidents of unkindness will be dealt with effectively by staff. Pupils proudly talk about how they uphold the six school values of thankfulness, peace, love and compassion, forgiveness, trust and friendship. The curriculum is well designed to meet the needs of all pupils. Pupils are articulate and enthusiastic about their learning. They are able to apply ideas from their learning to other contexts. For example, pupils use their learning about materials in science to build a strong shelter during their forest school activity.
What the school should improve
- There are minor inconsistencies in the implementation of the mathematics curriculum which means that pupils' learning is not as secure as it could be. Leaders need to ensure that all staff implement the intended scheme consistently.
- For some foundation subjects, leaders have not fully considered how the evidence they gather about how well pupils have learned the intended curriculum will be used to shape future learning. This means that staff do not always know pupils' starting points when delivering new units of learning. Leaders need to continue to refine assessment systems and practice, so that important information is shared to good effect.
Pupil numbers and mix
45 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near St John's CofE Aided Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| The Holme Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Amesbury School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Marion Stevens
- Phone
- 01428713216
- Address
- Barford Lane, Churt, Farnham, GU10 2JE
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125184
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.