Highfield South Farnham School
About Highfield South Farnham School
Highfield South Farnham School was judged Outstanding in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a rating it has held since at least 2018. The school’s most informative exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 82%. That figure is well above the Surrey local authority average of 66% and places the school fourth out of 22 primary schools in Waverley, putting it in the top 10% of primaries nationally. In the 2023/24 academic year, the school also saw strong performance in individual subjects: 92% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, with an average maths score of 108, while 82% did so in reading and 88% in writing. The school’s ranking score of 82 reflects consistent academic strength across the board.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 22 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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