Farnham Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Farnham Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1HR |
| Phone | 01279771339 |
| Reference Number | 115189 |
Farnham Church of England Primary School continues to maintain a good standard of education. Pupils enjoy attending the school, which fosters a strong sense of community and personal responsibility. With a well-designed curriculum that engages students and effectively supports those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the school thrives in its educational endeavors. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in the monitoring of reading practices to ensure all pupils develop their reading skills consistently.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.29%
Girls: 35.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 7.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White & Asian | 10.7% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 3.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility and contribute positively to their community.
- The curriculum is well-designed and meets the varied needs of all pupils.
- Teachers effectively check and adapt tasks to cater to individual pupil needs.
- There is strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well.
- The school has a high quality personal development programme that prepares pupils for adulthood.
Areas for Improvement
- The school's oversight of reading does not sufficiently ensure how often pupils read.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 0 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Farnham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQ |
1.21 miles |
|
Manuden Primary School
The Street, Manuden, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1DE |
1.34 miles |
|
Avanti Brook Primary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW |
1.55 miles |
|
Northgate Primary School
Cricketfield Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2RL |
1.85 miles |
|
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Rainsford Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8DX |
2.07 miles |
|
Magna Carta Primary Academy
St John's Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8JP |
2.21 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Hampton Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8FE |
2.26 miles |
|
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Birchwood, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5QL |
2.27 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BE |
2.28 miles |
|
Hillmead Primary School
Woburn Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4PW |
2.31 miles |
|
Windhill21
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE |
2.35 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Great Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NL |
2.42 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's CE Primary School, Apton Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3SN |
2.42 miles |
|
Summercroft Primary School
Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BJ |
2.54 miles |
|
Little Hadham Primary School
Stortford Road, Little Hadham, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 2DX |
2.58 miles |
|
Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church End, Albury, Hertfordshire, SG11 2JQ |
2.63 miles |
|
Thorn Grove Primary School
Thorn Grove, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD |
2.9 miles |
|
Manor Fields Primary School
Penningtons, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4LE |
2.97 miles |
|
Richard Whittington Primary School
Thornbera Gardens, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NP |
3.21 miles |
|
Thorley Hill Primary School
Park Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3NH |
3.22 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD |
1.27 miles |
|
Bishop's Stortford College
School House, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2PQ |
2.13 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic School
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NQ |
2.25 miles |
|
White Trees Independent School
13a London Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NA |
2.38 miles |
|
Hockerill Anglo-European College
Dunmow Road, Hockerill Anglo-European College, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HX |
2.43 miles |
|
Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BD |
2.49 miles |
|
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Warwick Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5NJ |
2.64 miles |
|
Forest Hall School
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ |
2.69 miles |
|
The Bishop's Stortford High School
Beaumont Avenue, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4SH |
3.68 miles |