Farley Hill Primary School
Arborfield Green, RG2 9YW · Wokingham · primary school
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16th of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,088 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farley Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Choir, Street Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Kung Fu, and Lego clubs, or play Athletics and Football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 358 pupils against a stated capacity of 396. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Farley Hill Primary School
Overview
Farley Hill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are happy, safe, and proud of their work, benefiting from a well-considered curriculum and strong staff expertise. Leaders have successfully managed significant challenges, including a site move and leadership changes, ensuring continued strong provision.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum with knowledge and skills carefully sequenced from early years to Year 6, helping them develop a secure body of knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff deliver phonics with clarity, match books closely to sounds pupils are learning, and provide quick support for those needing extra help.
- The school offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, such as clubs and charity work, which build pupils’ skills, confidence, and positive contribution to the community.
- Staff typically have strong subject knowledge and design well-structured lessons that challenge pupils, while ensuring frequent revisits to embed prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive appropriate support, allowing them to be fully involved in school life.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ subject knowledge and choice of learning tasks do not always challenge pupils effectively, meaning learning of new knowledge could be stronger.
- Attendance has been lower than desired; while recent enhancements to tracking and parent support have improved this, the school is still developing internal systems to embed these practices.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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