Farnham Common Junior School
Farnham Common Junior School is a community school in Buckinghamshire for pupils aged 7 to 11. It has 229 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Farnham Common Junior School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023. In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: December 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sherbourne Walk Farnham Common Buckinghamshire SL2 3TZ |
| Phone | 01753642923 |
| Reference Number | 110265 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 229 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.97%
Girls: 48.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| 4 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 5 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 6 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46.3% |
| Indian | 14.8% |
| Pakistani | 10% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| African | 0.4% |
Farnham Common Junior School is a good school where pupils flourish in a supportive and enriching environment. The strong leadership, collaborative ethos, and focus on real-world contexts contribute to a vibrant learning atmosphere. Pupils develop a love of learning, particularly in reading and mathematics, and most parents express satisfaction with the provision. However, there is a recognized need to improve the curriculum in writing and certain foundation subjects to ensure that learning is more effectively sequenced and builds on previous knowledge.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 20 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop a love of reading and enjoy discussing their work.
- Strong relationships foster a safe and secure environment.
- The curriculum is enriched through outdoor learning and a variety of extracurricular activities.
- Staff work collaboratively to improve pupils' achievement.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behavior and respect for others.
- The school prioritizes mental health and well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in writing and some foundation subjects lacks precise sequencing of knowledge.
- Some parents feel their concerns are not adequately heard.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 107 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26 Farnham Common Junior School received £7,241 and spent £7,247 for each of its 229 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £100,000 (£437 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £13,000 | £28,000 | -£2,000 | £24,000 | £98,000 | £148,000 | £101,000 | £100,000 |
| per pupil | £56 | £121 | -£7 | £106 | £424 | £661 | £443 | £437 |
| In-year balance | -£8,000 | £15,000 | -£30,000 | £26,000 | £74,000 | £50,000 | -£47,000 | -£1,000 |
| per pupil | -£34 | £65 | -£132 | £113 | £320 | £222 | -£204 | -£6 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
| Name | Distance |
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Farnham Common Infant School
Beaconsfield Road, Farnham Common, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3HS |
0.17 miles |
|
Caldicott School
Crown Lane, Slough, SL2 3SL |
0.86 miles |
|
Dair House School
Bishops Blake, Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY |
1.25 miles |
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The Stoke Poges School
Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4LN |
1.4 miles |
|
St Mary's Farnham Royal CofE Primary School
Church Road, Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3AW |
1.79 miles |
|
Dropmore Infant School
Littleworth Road, Dropmore, Dropmore Infant School, Burnham, Berkshire, SL1 8PF |
1.92 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 3AA |
1.99 miles |
|
Claycots School
Monksfield Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QX |
2.03 miles |
|
Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School
Penn Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1PH |
2.1 miles |
|
Lynch Hill School Primary Academy
Garrard Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 2AN |
2.22 miles |
|
Fulmer Infant School
Alderbourne Lane, Fulmer, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 6JB |
2.33 miles |
|
Phoenix Infant Academy
Warrington Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BQ |
2.62 miles |
|
The Godolphin Junior Academy
Oatlands Drive, The Godolphin Junior Academy, Slough, SL1 3HS |
2.65 miles |
|
Baylis Court Nursery School
Oatlands Drive, Slough, SL1 3HS |
2.68 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Minniecroft Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7DE |
2.85 miles |
|
Slough Centre Nursery School
Buckingham Avenue East, Slough, SL1 3EA |
2.91 miles |
|
Priory School
Orchard Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HE |
2.94 miles |
|
Khalsa Primary School
Wexham Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QR |
2.96 miles |
|
The Gerrards Cross CofE School
Moreland Drive, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8BD |
2.98 miles |
|
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Primary and Nursery School
Derwent Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6HW |
3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Beechwood School
Long Readings Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 1QE |
1.77 miles |
|
Pioneer Secondary Academy
Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Hollybush Hill, Pioneer House, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QB |
1.79 miles |
|
Arbour Vale School
Farnham Road, Farnham Royal, Slough, SL2 3AE |
1.86 miles |
|
Teikyo School UK
Fulmer Grange, Framewood Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4QS |
2.22 miles |
|
International School of Creative Arts
London Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8BQ |
2.29 miles |
|
Baylis Court School
Gloucester Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3AH |
2.52 miles |
|
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG |
2.64 miles |
|
Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3BW |
2.89 miles |
|
Wexham School
Norway Drive, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5QP |
2.96 miles |
|
Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy
Stoke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5AY |
3.01 miles |
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Al-Madani Girls School
339 - 341 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5PR |
3.07 miles |
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The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ |
3.09 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic High School
Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL2 5HW |
3.14 miles |
|
Al-Madani Independent Grammar School
1 Whittle Parkway, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 6FE |
3.17 miles |
|
Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
3.21 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Slough
183-187 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4AA |
3.32 miles |
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Thorpe House School
Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA |
3.33 miles |
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The Westgate School
Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AH |
3.33 miles |
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St Mary's School
Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
3.4 miles |
|
The Chalfonts Community College
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP |
3.8 miles |
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What is Farnham Common Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Farnham Common Junior School is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
When was Farnham Common Junior School last inspected by Ofsted?
Farnham Common Junior School was last inspected in December 2023.
How many pupils does Farnham Common Junior School have?
Farnham Common Junior School has 229 pupils on roll.
What age range does Farnham Common Junior School cover?
Farnham Common Junior School for pupils aged 7 to 11.
What are Farnham Common Junior School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Farnham Common Junior School?
Farnham Common Junior School is at Sherbourne Walk, Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, SL2 3TZ.