Farnham Common Junior School
Farnham Common, SL2 3TZ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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81st of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 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 4,199 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farnham Common Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and Gardening, with residential trips for Years 4, 5 and 6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 6 residential trip? How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable?
What Ofsted said about Farnham Common Junior School
Overview
Farnham Common Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils flourish and develop a strong sense of curiosity and respect. The report highlights an "exciting and engaging curriculum" enriched by outdoor learning and specialist input, supported by staff who foster warm relationships and high standards of behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "genuine respect" for one another and the community, with unkindness being rare and behaviour described as "typically, first class."
- Staff have made "sustained advances in pupils’ achievement in reading and mathematics," ensuring pupils develop "highly secure knowledge and skills" in these subjects.
- The school prioritises pupils’ mental health and well-being, offering an "impressive extra-curricular provision" including clubs, trips, and charity fundraising.
- "Highly effective working relationships" exist within the federation, underpinning continuous improvement and consistency in teaching phonics and early reading.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for writing and some foundation subjects (such as geography, science, and design and technology) requires refinement to better sequence knowledge and ensure learning builds securely on prior years.
- The school needs to refine its communication systems to address the frustration of a minority of parents who feel their worries have not been heard, ensuring all families feel fully informed.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
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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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