South Farnborough Junior School
Farnborough, GU14 6PL · Hampshire · primary school
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129th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Farnborough Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 380. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What are the specific criteria for joining the school if it remains full?
What Ofsted said about South Farnborough Junior School
Overview
South Farnborough Junior School is described as a "joyful and thriving" environment where pupils "achieve highly" and "rise proudly" to meet "relentlessly high" expectations. The inspection highlights a "highly inclusive culture" that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "flourish and make strong progress."
Strengths
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils being "highly respectful, open-minded, thoughtful and forgiving" within "supportive, caring and kind" relationships.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with reading described as the "beating heart of the school," producing "fluent and confident readers."
- Pupils develop "impressive accuracy" in mathematics and become "skilful writers" with "ambitious vocabulary and accomplished techniques."
- Personal development is "exceptional," preparing pupils "superbly for life in modern Britain" through active promotion of diversity and British values.
- Leaders "put pupils at the centre of every decision," ensuring staff feel "highly supported and proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- Feedback to pupils is "not always effective," meaning "misconceptions are not routinely addressed in a timely manner."
- The school must ensure feedback "addresses gaps in pupils’ learning swiftly and effectively across all subjects."
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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