Farncombe Church of England Infant School
URN: 125145 • Godalming GU7 3LT
Overview
- Name
- Farncombe Church of England Infant School
- URN
- 125145
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Pedder (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01483424933
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grays Road, Godalming GU7 3LT
Summary
Farncombe Church of England Infant School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Godalming, Surrey, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 7. With a current enrolment of 110 students and a capacity of 120, the school prides itself on creating a caring and supportive environment that fosters high expectations for academic success. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Inspiration, Imagination, Individuality," which guides its approach to education.
The curriculum at Farncombe is designed to be engaging and full of opportunities, with a strong emphasis on play-based learning during the Early Years Foundation Stage. This approach helps children develop essential skills and knowledge that form the foundation for their future education. In 2023, 85% of Year 2 leavers achieved the expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths, placing the school in the top 20% for academic results.
Farncombe Church of England Infant School is committed to nurturing each child's individuality and instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school benefits from a dedicated staff team and a strong sense of community, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
The curriculum at Farncombe is designed to be engaging and full of opportunities, with a strong emphasis on play-based learning during the Early Years Foundation Stage. This approach helps children develop essential skills and knowledge that form the foundation for their future education. In 2023, 85% of Year 2 leavers achieved the expected standards in Reading, Writing, and Maths, placing the school in the top 20% for academic results.
Farncombe Church of England Infant School is committed to nurturing each child's individuality and instilling a lifelong love of learning. The school benefits from a dedicated staff team and a strong sense of community, ensuring that every child is supported in reaching their full potential.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- School Times and Calendar (calendar)
- OfSTED report 2022 (download)
- SIAMS report 2023 (download)
- Farncombe Church of England Infant School (other)
- Admissions 2026 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Busbridge CofE Aided Junior School (63.4)
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (63.3)
- Moss Lane School (61.9)
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (61.8)
- Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (61.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 110 | 58 | 52 | 120 | 18.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 59 | 61 | 130 | 17.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 142 | 71 | 71 | 150 | 8.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 142 | 71 | 71 | 150 | 8.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 83 | 66 | 150 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 144 | 82 | 62 | 150 | 6.90 |
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