Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8DY
10 simple reasons to choose South Farnham School
State primary school (academy converter) in Farnham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose South Farnham School
Schoolsmith Score®; 79.
One of the best state primary schools in Farnham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 32.9 pupils per class and 28 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Weydon Secondary School at the end of Year 6.
Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near South Farnham School
Independent Prep Schools
Edgeborough School (1.9 miles); Barfield School (2.2 miles); Frensham Heights Junior School (2.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham (0.4 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (2.4 miles); Rowledge Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Frensham Heights School (2.9 miles); St Nicholas' School, Fleet (4.8 miles); Salesian College (6.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Weydon School (1.7 miles); All Hallows Catholic School (2.5 miles); Court Moor School (6 miles).