Highfield South Farnham School
URN: 141667 • Farnham GU9 8QH
Overview
- Name
- Highfield South Farnham School
- URN
- 141667
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gregory West (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01252721079
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Weydon Lane, Farnham GU9 8QH
Summary
Highfield South Farnham School is a mixed primary and nursery academy located in Farnham, Surrey, catering to children aged 3-11 years. Established in February 2015 as part of the South Farnham Educational Trust, the school is situated on a spacious two-acre site that includes a variety of facilities such as a well-equipped library, a music studio, and multiple learning zones. The outdoor area features a grassed sports field, adventure playground, and woodland learning space, promoting an active and engaging environment for students.
The school prides itself on its commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, which has resulted in outstanding attainment and progress, placing it among the top 10% of schools in the country. Highfield South Farnham offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, from those with exceptional talents to those requiring additional support.
Community and relationships are at the heart of the school's ethos, with a focus on mutual respect and high expectations. The school maintains close ties with Weydon Secondary School to ensure a smooth transition for students moving on at age 11. Highfield South Farnham prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of its pupils, fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
The school prides itself on its commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, which has resulted in outstanding attainment and progress, placing it among the top 10% of schools in the country. Highfield South Farnham offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, from those with exceptional talents to those requiring additional support.
Community and relationships are at the heart of the school's ethos, with a focus on mutual respect and high expectations. The school maintains close ties with Weydon Secondary School to ensure a smooth transition for students moving on at age 11. Highfield South Farnham prioritises the health, safety, and wellbeing of its pupils, fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.
Useful links
- Reporting Absences (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Day Events 2025 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham (76.8)
- South Farnham School (73.9)
- Folly Hill Infant School (72.1)
- Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School (65.1)
- Potters Gate CofE Primary School (64.9)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 487
- Boys
- 236
- Girls
- 251
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- 2015-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 487 | 236 | 251 | 210 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 473 | 233 | 240 | 210 | 17.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 425 | 203 | 222 | 210 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 425 | 203 | 222 | 210 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 394 | 188 | 206 | 210 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 344 | 179 | 165 | 210 | 13.30 |
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