Samuel Cody School
URN: 116640 • Farnborough GU14 8SN
Overview
- Name
- Samuel Cody School
- URN
- 116640
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Chinnappa (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01252514194
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ballantyne Road, Farnborough GU14 8SN
Summary
Samuel Cody School is a community special school located in Farnborough, Hampshire, catering to 336 students with moderate learning difficulties. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment where each student is encouraged to reach their full potential academically and personally. With a commitment to high standards, the school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum while addressing individual needs.
The school employs a range of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, including visual, aural, and kinaesthetic approaches. Samuel Cody School also offers tailored support through a skilled staff team and specialists, such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists, to assist students with additional challenges, including ASD and ADHD.
The ethos of the school focuses on nurturing resilience and confidence in students, preparing them for adulthood and meaningful participation in society. By fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere, Samuel Cody School aims to reduce anxiety and isolation, ensuring that all learners can thrive.
The school employs a range of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, including visual, aural, and kinaesthetic approaches. Samuel Cody School also offers tailored support through a skilled staff team and specialists, such as Speech and Language Therapists and Educational Psychologists, to assist students with additional challenges, including ASD and ADHD.
The ethos of the school focuses on nurturing resilience and confidence in students, preparing them for adulthood and meaningful participation in society. By fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere, Samuel Cody School aims to reduce anxiety and isolation, ensuring that all learners can thrive.
Useful links
- School Calendar (calendar)
- General update – September 2025 (Primary and Secondary) (download)
- Safeguarding Notice – October 2025 (download)
- cookie compliance (other)
- Primary (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Governing Body (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Henry Tyndale School (61.6)
- Rushmoor Independent Grammar School (45.2)
- Rushmoor Independent Preparatory School (45.2)
- Salesian College (44.4)
- Farnborough Hill (38.0)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 336 | 248 | 88 | 307 | 39.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 287 | 206 | 81 | 267 | 34.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 158 | 65 | 241 | 20.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 158 | 65 | 241 | 20.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 213 | 151 | 62 | 214 | 17.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 188 | 135 | 53 | 19.10 |
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