St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Waverley Lane Farnham Surrey GU9 8BQ |
| Phone | 01252716307 |
| Reference Number | 147429 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 415 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.4%
Girls: 50.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 39 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 3 | 37 | 26 | 63 |
| 4 | 37 | 20 | 57 |
| 5 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
| 6 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.4% |
| White, Other | 15.7% |
| African | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-04-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-09-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2015-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2015-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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South Farnham School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
0.18 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW |
0.56 miles |
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Highfield South Farnham School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH |
0.72 miles |
|
Potters Gate CofE Primary School
Potters Gate, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7BB |
0.8 miles |
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Barfield Prep School
|
1.36 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Little Green Lane, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8TF |
1.39 miles |
|
William Cobbett Primary School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9ER |
1.48 miles |
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Folly Hill Infant Academy
Coniston Drive, Folly Hill, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0DB |
1.55 miles |
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Badshot Lea Village Infant School
Badshot Lea Road, Badshot Lea, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LE |
1.72 miles |
|
Hale Nursery & Primary Academy
Upper Hale, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0LR |
1.76 miles |
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Edgeborough School
84 Frensham Road, Farnham, GU10 3AH |
1.99 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bridge Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3DD |
2.24 miles |
|
Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
The Street, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2AE |
2.25 miles |
|
Park Primary School
Gloucester Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SL |
2.31 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Infant School
Park Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3PU |
2.34 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
Church Lane East, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3SS |
2.46 miles |
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All Saints CofE Aided Infant School
Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA |
2.54 miles |
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Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School
School Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4BW |
2.6 miles |
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Wellington Community Primary School
Alexandra Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1QJ |
2.69 miles |
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Talavera Junior School
Gun Hill, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1RG |
2.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Abbey School
Menin Way, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8DY |
0.23 miles |
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The Ridgeway School
14 Frensham Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8HB |
0.71 miles |
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Weydon School
Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8UG |
1.29 miles |
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Farnham Heath End
Hale Reeds, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9BN |
1.4 miles |
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All Hallows Catholic School
Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9HF |
1.7 miles |
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More House School
Moons Hill, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AP |
2.3 miles |
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Frensham Heights School
Rowledge, Farnham, GU10 4EA |
2.58 miles |
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Alderwood School
Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ |
3.2 miles |
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Ash Manor School
Manor Road, Ash, Surrey, GU12 6QH |
3.28 miles |
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St Nicholas' School
Redfields House, Fleet, GU52 0RF |
3.86 miles |
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The Wavell School
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH |
4.44 miles |
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Pathways Education
Sundial Stables, Sundial House, Jumps Road, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2LB |
4.7 miles |
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Court Moor School
Spring Woods, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 7RY |
4.79 miles |