South Farnham School
117%
Capacity
847
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About South Farnham School
South Farnham School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Waverley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 847 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 724 places).
the school is led by headteacher Esther Franks, it falls under Surrey local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 38th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 22 in Waverley.
South Farnham School is a popular choice with families — it received 311 applications for 90 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 162 were first-preference applications.
South Farnham School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at South Farnham School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Art Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 1.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Waverley, South Farnham School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Menin Way, Farnham, Waverley, GU9 8DY |
| Headteacher | Esther Franks |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Number of Pupils | 847 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 1.5% |
| School Capacity | 847 / 724 (117% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
38th of 13,686
Nationally
5th of 2,034
In South East
1st of 22
In Waverley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
50%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
311
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
162 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Menin Way, Farnham
Waverley, GU9 8DY
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