How many pupils does Farmor's School have?

Farmor's School has 1,042 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Farmor's School's Ofsted rating?

Farmor's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

How does Farmor's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Farmor's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 in 2025/26.

Is Farmor's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Farmor's School is part of FARMOR'S SCHOOL.

Where is Farmor's School?

Farmor's School is located at The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ.

Farmor's School

The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ

Good

Inspected 21 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

54.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,042

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Farmor's School

Farmor's School is an academy converter in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,042 pupils on roll. It is part of FARMOR'S SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 (2025/26). 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,042 / 1,124 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.2%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

12.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.8

Attainment 8

162 pupils

66%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

79.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

80 students

13.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

22.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

66.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

15.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

19.34

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£48,744

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,062 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,514

Spend per pupil

£7,347

Income per pupil

64%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ
Phone: 01285712302
Headteacher: Mark Surowiec
Website: http://www.farmors.gloucs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

FARMOR'S SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Farmor's School?: Farmor's School is an academy converter in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Farmor's School have?: Farmor's School has 1,042 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Farmor's School's Ofsted rating?: Farmor's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).
How does Farmor's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Farmor's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 in 2025/26.
Is Farmor's School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Farmor's School is part of FARMOR'S SCHOOL.
Where is Farmor's School?: Farmor's School is located at The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ.

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