Highfield South Farnham School
Farnham, GU9 8QH · Surrey · primary school
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8th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.0/10 against 4,133 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfield South Farnham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join drumming, dance and robotics workshops, play football, netball, cricket, hockey, rounders, swimming and athletics, and participate in choirs, music tuition and productions. Trips include RHS Wisley, Marwell Zoo, Butser Farm, Farnham Museum, The Lookout, The Gilbert White Field Studies Centre and Fishbourne Roman Palace. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 479 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How are the various workshops and sports scheduled to ensure all pupils can access them?
What Ofsted said about Highfield South Farnham School
Overview
Highfield South Farnham School continues to be an outstanding school, maintaining its previous judgement. The inspection confirms that the school provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve significantly well and are prepared remarkably well for their next phase of learning.
Strengths
- The school has designed a "broad, rich and very ambitious curriculum" where concepts are sequenced logically, enabling pupils to produce "high-quality work across the curriculum consistently."
- Teachers demonstrate "very secure subject knowledge" and deliver lessons with "notable consistency," using thorough checks to address gaps in learning swiftly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported through "careful and bespoke adaptations" to learn the same curriculum as their peers, achieving highly as a result.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with "clear, systematic" phonics teaching and expert staff who provide prompt support, fostering a "real love for reading books."
- Pupils exhibit "exceptional" behaviour and thrive in a "caring and nurturing school community," taking pride in leadership roles and community involvement.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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