St John's CofE Aided Infant School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Barford Lane Churt Farnham Surrey GU10 2JE |
| Reference Number | 125184 |
St John’s CofE Aided Infant School demonstrates a good level of overall effectiveness, which is particularly notable given that it was last rated as outstanding 13 years ago. The inspection highlighted a supportive environment where high expectations for student behaviour are met, and pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is well-designed, fostering enthusiastic learning among pupils, although there are minor inconsistencies in mathematics implementation that affect some learners' understanding. The school prioritizes inclusivity, actively supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and working effectively with external agencies.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 62 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.39%
Girls: 51.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.1% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing and a supportive learning environment.
- High expectations for behaviour leading to a positive atmosphere.
- Well-designed curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.
- Effective phonics scheme supporting early reading development.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND.
- Calm and productive behaviour throughout the school.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the mathematics curriculum.
- Lack of clarity on pupils' starting points in some foundation subjects.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 0 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 31 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 0 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 31 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 0 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 31 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 0 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 31 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 31 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 2 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 31 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 0 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 31 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 0 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 31 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 4 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 0 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 1 | 31 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 2 | 29 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 10 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Beacon Hill Primary School
Beacon Hill Road, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6NR |
1.48 miles |
|
Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, Surrey, GU26 6LR |
1.89 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham
Frensham Road, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3DS |
2.08 miles |
|
The Holme Church of England Primary School
Openfields, Headley, Hampshire, GU35 8PQ |
2.31 miles |
|
Amesbury School
|
2.88 miles |
|
Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
3.27 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
3.34 miles |
|
Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy
Weyford Nursery and Primary Academy, Mill Chase Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0ET |
3.41 miles |
|
Shottermill Junior School
Lion Lane, Shottermill Junior School, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JF |
3.69 miles |
|
Miniland Farm
Thornhill, Hollywater Road, Passfield, Nr Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7RS |
3.78 miles |
|
Shottermill Infant School
Lion Lane, Shottermill, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1JZ |
3.83 miles |
|
Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BW |
3.85 miles |
|
Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
The Street, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AE |
3.96 miles |
|
Bordon Junior School
Budds Lane, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0JB |
3.99 miles |
|
Bordon Infant School
Budds Lane, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0JB |
4.03 miles |
|
Liphook Infant School
Avenue Close, Liphook Infant School, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7QE |
4.11 miles |
|
Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School
Avenue Close, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7QE |
4.11 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School
Derby Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1BP |
4.12 miles |
|
Camelsdale Primary School
School Road, Camelsdale, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 3RN |
4.19 miles |
|
Woodlea Primary School
Atholl Road, Whitehill, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9QX |
4.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Pathways Education
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0.84 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK - Hindhead Campus
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2.2 miles |
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St Edmunds school Trust Ltd
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2.4 miles |
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Undershaw Education Trust
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2.56 miles |
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More House School
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP |
3.04 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
3.13 miles |
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Hollywater School
Mill Chase Road, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0HA |
3.21 miles |
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Woolmer Hill School
Woolmer Hill Road, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1QB |
3.3 miles |
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Oakmoor School
Budds Lane, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0JB |
3.49 miles |
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The Green Room School Kingsley
1 Old Park Farm, Forge Road, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9LU |
3.85 miles |
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Bohunt School
Longmoor Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7NY |
4.17 miles |
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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
4.55 miles |
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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
4.79 miles |