St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
URN: 147429 • Farnham GU9 8BQ
Overview
- Name
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 147429
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Best (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01252716307
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Waverley Lane, Farnham GU9 8BQ
Summary
St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, located in Farnham, Surrey, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 419 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Gospel values. It welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds, promoting a community ethos that encourages respect, tolerance, and positive relationships.
The school's mission emphasizes holistic development, focusing on academic, spiritual, and social growth. St Polycarp's aims to inspire children to become confident and compassionate learners through a curriculum that promotes creativity and independence. British Values are integrated into school life, ensuring pupils understand democracy and the importance of their voices in decision-making processes.
St Polycarp's is dedicated to supporting each child's unique potential and offers various pupil voice groups, including a School Council and Wellbeing Leaders, to engage students in shaping their school environment. The school is conveniently located near Farnham town centre, making it accessible for families in the local community.
The school's mission emphasizes holistic development, focusing on academic, spiritual, and social growth. St Polycarp's aims to inspire children to become confident and compassionate learners through a curriculum that promotes creativity and independence. British Values are integrated into school life, ensuring pupils understand democracy and the importance of their voices in decision-making processes.
St Polycarp's is dedicated to supporting each child's unique potential and offers various pupil voice groups, including a School Council and Wellbeing Leaders, to engage students in shaping their school environment. The school is conveniently located near Farnham town centre, making it accessible for families in the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham (76.8)
- South Farnham School (73.9)
- Highfield South Farnham School (72.8)
- Folly Hill Infant School (72.1)
- Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- XAVIER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 419
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 218
- FSM %
- 9.50
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 419 | 201 | 218 | 420 | 9.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 415 | 205 | 210 | 420 | 9.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 421 | 223 | 198 | 420 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 421 | 223 | 198 | 420 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 419 | 216 | 203 | 420 | 4.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 210 | 198 | 420 | 1.70 |
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