Farnham Church of England Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1HR · Essex · primary school
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80th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,170 of them, against 7.8/10 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) 2023/24 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farnham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Tennis Club, Agricultural Science Unit, Perform Drama Club, Coding Club, Music Classes, Pottery, Painting and Crafts, Football Fun and Development, and Netball Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 9 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 in the Agricultural Science Unit to ensure safety and engagement? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt to the varied interests shown in clubs like Coding and Pottery?
What Ofsted said about Farnham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Farnham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and develop a strong sense of their place in the world. The report highlights a well-designed curriculum that stimulates interest in the wider world, supported by staff who effectively adapt tasks to meet varied pupil needs. While the school provides very effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), it must strengthen its oversight of reading practices.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-designed," breaking key knowledge into logical chunks to help pupils gain new knowledge securely.
- Staff "know the varied needs of pupils... very well" and use checks to adapt tasks, ensuring all pupils access new learning.
- Pupils are described as "courageous advocates" for those less fortunate, engaging in charity work and learning about global social issues.
- The school provides "very effective support" for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access a full or appropriately adapted curriculum.
- Teachers prioritise reading, with books "carefully matched to pupils’ reading ability" and stories linked to other subjects to deepen learning.
Areas to improve
- The school needs to strengthen its oversight of reading to "clearly check the quantity and quality of reading by pupils," as some do not read as often as they should.
- The school is working to help a small number of pupils attend school more regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Your offer chance
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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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