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Farnham Heath End

Farnham Heath End

Waverley, GU9 9BNSecondary School·Ages 11-16
Goodby Ofsted

104%

Capacity

1,077

Pupils

2.4x

Demand

About Farnham Heath End

Farnham Heath End is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Waverley community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 1,077 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 1,040 places).

Ofsted has rated Farnham Heath End "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Maginnis, it falls under Surrey local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.20 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 45.7. Additionally, ranked 2002nd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 7 in Waverley.

Farnham Heath End is a popular choice with families — it received 500 applications for 211 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 214 were first-preference applications.

Farnham Heath End parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (212 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Farnham Heath End include Music Rooms, Library, Tennis Courts, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool, Art Studios, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Martial Arts, Netball, Swimming and 5 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Newspaper, Choir and 4 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Waverley, Farnham Heath End is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHale Reeds, Farnham, Waverley, GU9 9BN
HeadteacherStuart Maginnis
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils1,077
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity1,077 / 1,040 (104% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Jan 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (-0.20)

2002nd of 3,141

Nationally

Top 64%

305th of 461

In South East

Top 66%

7th of 7

In Waverley

Top 100%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

-0.20Below Average

Students make less progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+45.7Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)62%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)36%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

Ofsted Parent View

212 responses

Would Recommend This School

80%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
23%
SEND support
41%
Concerns dealt with
61%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibraryTennis CourtsScience LabsSports HallSwimming PoolArt StudiosPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsMartial ArtsNetballSwimmingHockeyBasketballRowingTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaNewspaperChoirModel United NationsOrchestraScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

211

Applications

500

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

214 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Farnham Heath End

Farnham Heath End has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01252733371www.fhes.org.uk/

Hale Reeds, Farnham

Waverley, GU9 9BN

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Hale Reeds, Farnham

Waverley, GU9 9BN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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