St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham

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St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

Waverley Lane, Farnham, GU9 8BQ

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Farnham where 78% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy converter

Roman Catholic

Pupils

419

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.5%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

85.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

88.0%

RWM Combined

78.0%

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About St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Farnham, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 247 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 419 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Waverley Lane, Farnham, GU9 8BQ | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Outstanding
Mar 2015 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School, Farnham)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School

What is St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 247 responses): 96% of parents would recommend St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School.

What are St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School located?

St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Farnham, Surrey (GU9 8BQ).

How many pupils attend St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School?

St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School has around 419 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

View St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Surrey.