How many pupils does Samuel Cody School have?

Samuel Cody School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Samuel Cody School's Ofsted rating?

Samuel Cody School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does Samuel Cody School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Samuel Cody School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.5 in 2025/26.

How does Samuel Cody School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

5% of pupils at Samuel Cody School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Samuel Cody School?

Samuel Cody School is located at Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN.

Samuel Cody School

Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN

Good

Inspected 24 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

7.5

Attainment 8

4–16

Ages

336

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Samuel Cody School

Samuel Cody School is a community special school in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 336 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 5% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 336 / 340 (99%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

41.5%

Free school meals

10.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

15.1%

Overall absence

39.1%

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.

55.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +8.7 vs 2023/24

8.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

74.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +9.7 vs 2023/24

£44,757

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,049 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 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.

£24,815

Spend per pupil

£23,600

Income per pupil

40%

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: Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN
Phone: 01252514194
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Chinnappa Ms Rebekah Brumby
Website: http://www.samuelcody.hants.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Samuel Cody School?: Samuel Cody School is a community special school in Farnborough, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.
How many pupils does Samuel Cody School have?: Samuel Cody School has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Samuel Cody School's Ofsted rating?: Samuel Cody School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).
How does Samuel Cody School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Samuel Cody School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.5 in 2025/26.
How does Samuel Cody School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 5% of pupils at Samuel Cody School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Samuel Cody School?: Samuel Cody School is located at Ballantyne Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8SN.

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