Farnham Green Primary School

About Farnham Green Primary School

Farnham Green Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with a parent recommendation rate of 93% according to Ofsted's Parent View responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025. The school is significantly oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 95 applications for just 31 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.06 to one. Of those 95 applicants, 26 were first-preference choices, all of whom were offered a place. Parents who responded were overwhelmingly positive about their children's happiness and safety, with 100% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy and feels safe. The school also scores well on communication, with 93% of parents agreeing the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 85% agreeing that concerns are dealt with properly.

Academically, Farnham Green is a solidly performing primary school within the Redbridge local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just above the Redbridge local authority average of 74%. The school ranks 24th out of 50 primary schools in the borough on this metric, placing it in the top half locally. Individual subject scores were consistent, with average scaled scores of 105 in reading and 106 in maths. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading was 29%, in maths 25%, and in writing 17%. The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019, rated it Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. A subsequent ungraded inspection in June 2025 confirmed the school had improved significantly since then.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, library, ICT suite, art studios, a sensory room, and a forest school area. There is a strong extracurricular programme with clubs covering gardening, coding, science, art, eco issues and book club, plus sports such as football, cricket, dance, swimming, gymnastics and rounders. Farnham Green provides nursery provision for children from age three and has a comprehensive SEND offer, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has a capacity of 682 but currently has 370 pupils on roll, meaning there is room for growth. Given its strong parent satisfaction, above-average results and high demand for places, this is a school that suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with a clear focus on both academic progress and personal development.

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