Farnham Heath End
104%
Capacity
1,077
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Farnham Heath End
Farnham Heath End is a mixed state secondary in Waverley, Surrey, serving 1,077 pupils aged 11 to 16. It sits within a local authority that includes 14 schools rated Outstanding, and its Progress 8 score of -0.2 places it 47th out of 66 same-type schools in Surrey. The top-performing peers in the area are St Andrew's Catholic School, Gordon's School, and Salesian School, Chertsey, all of which achieve positive Progress 8 scores above 0.9. Farnham Heath End's own score is below the Surrey average of 0.26, and it ranks 7th out of 7 schools in the Waverley district. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 500 applications for 211 places, with 189 first-preference offers made from 214 first-preference applications. This suggests strong local demand despite the mixed academic picture.
In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in January 2020, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Requires Improvement. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7 and a Progress 8 score of -0.2, meaning students made slightly less progress than the national average. The English Baccalaureate average point score was 4.13, with 24.8% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above in English and maths. The basics measure (grade 5 or above in English and maths) stood at 36.4%. Parent feedback from the most recent Parent View survey (covering September 2024 to September 2025) was broadly positive: 80% of the 212 respondents would recommend the school, and 85% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, science labs, art studios, music rooms, and a library. Sports on offer include athletics, netball, hockey, rowing, and martial arts, while clubs range from Model UN and choir to film club and science club. SEND provision covers seven areas, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is notably split: 29% agreed and 29% disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, with a further 27% strongly disagreeing. The school has no sixth form or nursery provision. For families in the Waverley area, Farnham Heath End is a popular choice that has improved its Ofsted rating, though its academic outcomes sit below the local average and its top-performing neighbours.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hale Reeds, Farnham, Waverley, GU9 9BN |
| Headteacher | Stuart Maginnis |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 1,077 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,077 / 1,040 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
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
305th of 461
In South East
7th of 7
In Waverley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Ofsted Parent View
212 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed211
500
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British78.6%
- Asian6.6%
- Mixed5.6%
- White (other)5.4%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Farnham Heath End
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Hale Reeds, Farnham
Waverley, GU9 9BN
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