Highfield South Farnham School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–11487 pupils

Weydon Lane, GU9 8QHWebsite01252721079

Outstanding487 pupilsAges 3–11

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected Mar 2024

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils487

Outstanding2y ago

Ages3 - 11

Pupils487

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

487 / 210 (232%)

Head Teacher

Mr William Neighbour

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Mar 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 86%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.6%

Absence rate

Avg 7.0%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.6%vs 7.0% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support23.6%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Other42 pupils (34%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health33 pupils (27%)

Speech, Language & Communication32 pupils (26%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (6%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)20

Teaching assistants (FTE)18

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils487

Free school meals15.8%

English as additional language22.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British63.4%

Pakistani10.9%

White Other8.6%

Chinese3.3%

Unclassified2.1%

Mixed Other1.8%

Indian1.8%

Mixed White & Asian1.8%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Black African1.0%

Other0.8%

Mixed White & African0.6%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Asian Other0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,253

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,147 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,827

Support staff£838

Premises£110

Energy£153

Learning resources£415

Income per pupil£6,423

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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