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Inspected May 2024
Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (May 2024)
South Farnham School
Farnham
Menin Way, GU9 8DY
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Inspection summary
Latest report · May 2024
Latest graded outcome: Outstanding (May 2024)
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South Farnham School provides an outstanding quality of education where pupils achieve exceptionally well, far exceeding national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics. The school maintains a vision of excellence across two sites, fostering an environment where children are highly motivated and demonstrate exemplary behavior.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- High academic achievement well above the national average in core subjects.
- Expertly sequenced curriculum from Reception to Year 6.
- Exemplary pupil behavior, motivation, and respect for others.
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- Parents may wish to explore the extensive range of student leadership roles like the school, art, and eco-councils.
- The range of extra-curricular activities including sporting opportunities and clubs.
- The transition between the Infant site and the Junior site for key stage moves.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and pupils report feeling safe with trusted adults to talk to.
Leadership
Leaders at all levels demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence and are highly regarded for their consideration of staff workload and professional development.
Inspection highlights
Outstanding in all inspection categories.
Exemplary attitudes to learning and high attendance.
Sharp focus on identifying and meeting all pupil needs.
Reading is skilfully threaded through the entire curriculum.
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
KS2 expected standard
100%
KS2 higher standard
63%
Attendance
Attendance rate
96.7%
Absence rate
3.28%
Persistent absence
3.15%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll847
TownFarnham
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- Last checked
- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- May 2024
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