St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Farnham Royal, SL2 3AW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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139th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,470 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 21.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.07 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the archery club or the choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 363. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Mary’s Farnham Royal CofE Primary School feel safe and enjoy their education, deeply understanding the school’s values of ‘faith, family, future and flourish’. The report describes a ‘highly inclusive and welcoming’ environment where staff and pupils model ‘calm, warm interactions’. Most pupils are secure in their core learning by the end of key stage 2, though consistency in teaching quality varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve very well’, benefiting from ‘skilful adaptations’ to the curriculum.
- The early years provision is high-quality, with children developing communication skills effectively through resources like a ‘mud kitchen’ and ‘sensory garden’.
- Staff are ‘determined’ for all pupils to read securely, using a strong phonics approach that helps pupils who fall behind to ‘quickly catch up’.
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) helps pupils develop ‘resilience and confidence’, supported by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and trips.
- Parents and carers are ‘incredibly supportive’, valuing the ‘hard work and commitment of the whole school’.
Areas to improve
- The school should provide training so staff have the expertise to ‘teach every subject equally effectively’, as some lack the subject knowledge needed for full curriculum delivery.
- Staff must ensure they ‘address pupils’ errors and misconception precisely’ to help pupils consistently build learning securely, as checks on learning are not always effective.
- The school should continue working closely with families to support disadvantaged pupils who ‘do not attend school as regularly as they should’.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| 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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