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South Farnham School
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South Farnham School
- Primary
- Farnham GU9 8DY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises phonics and reading, with reading skilfully threaded through the curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn exceptionally well through a highly ambitious and aspirational curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: By the end of key stage 1 and key stage 2, outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics are well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind receive support straight away to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have exemplary attitudes to learning and behave excellently during lessons, around the building, and at breaktimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: There is a sharp focus on identifying and meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe here and have trusted adults to whom they can talk.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Adults care deeply about pupils鈥� well-being and do everything they can to support them.
Parent Feedback: Parents鈥� views of the school are overwhelmingly supportive.
Parental Involvement: Pupils make a considerable contribution to the school and the community.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides an extensive range of extracurricular activities, including many sporting activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils participate in many sporting activities, including a school football team playing at Wembley Stadium.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have expert knowledge and efficiently explain concepts and essential vocabulary that pupils need to know.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff develop pupils' character exceptionally well, preparing them to contribute positively to society.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The quality of teaching and effectiveness are consistently high across the school.
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About Us
South Farnham School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 846 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 100% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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C
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 5-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 18.8 | 29.7 |
| Proficient Math | 113 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 113 | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 113 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 113 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 48% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 6.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 113 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 99% 1 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 35% 12 | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.1 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 113 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 112 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% 2 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 47% 4 | 11.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.2 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 5.7 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 98% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 43% | 11.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at South Farnham School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
