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South Farnham School

Waverley, GU9 8DYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
162 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#38 of 13,686 nationally

About South Farnham School

South Farnham School is a large state primary in Waverley, Surrey, and it is significantly oversubscribed. With 847 pupils on roll against a capacity of 724, the school is operating well above its official limit, a clear sign of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 311 total applications for just 90 places, with 162 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 3.46, meaning nearly three and a half families applied for every available spot. The school’s intake is notably less diverse socioeconomically than the national picture: only 1.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23-24%. This is a school that draws heavily from its immediate, relatively affluent catchment area, and the demand data suggests that securing a place here is highly competitive.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMenin Way, Farnham, Waverley, GU9 8DY
HeadteacherEsther Franks
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils847
Free School Meals (FSM)1.5%
School Capacity847 / 724 (117% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryNetballTennisDanceAthleticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingArt ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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South Farnham School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.