How many pupils does Highfield South Farnham School have?

Highfield South Farnham School has 487 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Highfield South Farnham School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Highfield South Farnham School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Highfield South Farnham School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Highfield South Farnham School is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Highfield South Farnham School?

Highfield South Farnham School is located at Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH.

Highfield South Farnham School

Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

487

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Highfield South Farnham School

Highfield South Farnham School is an academy sponsor led in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 487 pupils on roll. It is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 487 / 210 (232%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.4%

Free school meals

17.5%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

23.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

10.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

19.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

26.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

17.67

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£46,811

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,443 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£5,427

Spend per pupil

£6,292

Income per pupil

58%

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: Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH
Phone: 01252721079
Head Teacher: William Neighbour
Website: https://www.highfieldsouthfarnham.org

Academy Trust

SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

PermanentPart time£19,335 · · Salary stated is pro-rata (FTE salary £25,551)

Closes 1 Dec 2026View & apply

Applications handled externally

Recruitment agencies in Farnham

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Farnham will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Highfield South Farnham School?: Highfield South Farnham School is an academy sponsor led in Farnham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Highfield South Farnham School have?: Highfield South Farnham School has 487 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Highfield South Farnham School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Highfield South Farnham School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Highfield South Farnham School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Highfield South Farnham School is part of SOUTH FARNHAM EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Where is Highfield South Farnham School?: Highfield South Farnham School is located at Weydon Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8QH.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number141667