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All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, Farnham

Primary
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 4–7

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Farnham. It has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, ended in a report card: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Before that it was rated Good at its last graded inspection, in September 2021. It was 99% full in 2025.

Ofsted report card
1 of 7 areas strong or better
Demand
Every first choice offered
Attendance
Better than England average
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Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days

Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.

Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School in detail

What Ofsted's report card says

Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades All Saints CofE Aided Infant School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils consistently demonstrate respectful and courteous behaviour towards peers and adults."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Overall, pupils achieve well."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders have created a welcoming environment in which pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have put in place a broad, ambitious and well-ordered curriculum."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children get off to a positive start in the early years."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have high expectations for pupils."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders, including governors, have fostered a culture of high expectations for pupils' academic and wider development."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders need to further develop staff expertise in checking and deepening pupils' understanding so gaps and misconceptions can be addressed effectively"; "Leaders should continue to develop pupils' writing by embedding their approach to accurate and well-sequenced letter formation and spelling".

Read the full report card on Ofsted's site (school website)

Source: Ofsted report card (Open Government Licence), quoted

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School in its own words

In its own words: "Welcome to our school situated in the beautiful village of Tilford. Welcome to All Saints Church of England Infant School. We are a one form entry school teaching children from Reception to Year 2. Our school is situated in the idyllic village of Tilford, Surrey near to Farnham."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance and cooking.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Getting a place at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put All Saints CofE Aided Infant School as their first choice and 91 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

Admissions history and your chances at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints CofE Aided Infant School are Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, Frensham (1.9 miles, Good); St James CofE Aided Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 58% maths); and South Farnham School (2.4 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Waverley Abbey CofE Junior SchoolSt Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, FrenshamSt James CofE Aided Primary SchoolSouth Farnham School

What parents say

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about All Saints CofE Aided Infant School (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

Who goes there

2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 12 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Staffing

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Farnham Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

Suspensions and exclusions

In 2024/25, All Saints CofE Aided Infant School issued 1 suspension, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Brigid Walters
Pupils:84
LA:Surrey
Phone:01252792491
Address:Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, GU10 2DA
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)

Safeguarding standards met

  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: met

Inspected 24 February 2026View full report
URN:125198
UKPRN:10079623
Diocese:Diocese of Guildford
Constituency:Farnham and Bordon
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report card, in its own words

What it's like to be a pupil at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School

Pupils are very proud to ‘belong together' at this happy school at the heart of the local community. There is a calm and kind atmosphere here. Staff know the pupils well and foster a culture of mutual respect and care. Parents and carers praise the efforts staff make to help their children achieve, belong and thrive. Staff form trusting relationships that help pupils to feel safe. Incidents of bullying or discrimination are uncommon. Pupils are confident that staff will help them deal quickly with any concerns they may have. They feel listened to and important. Pupils have a deep sense of belonging. Pupils attend school regularly. They leave school extremely well prepared for the next stage in their lives. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities, work hard to meet the expectations that staff have for their behaviour and achievement. Typically, pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. Where there are gaps in pupils' writing knowledge, the school is working hard to address these. Overall, pupils have the knowledge required to understand what is being taught and have positive attitudes towards school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of experiences that are matched carefully to their learning. For example, pupils deepen their geographical knowledge with a visit to Wisley Gardens and their knowledge of structures through a bridge-building workshop. Pupils develop a real sense of responsibility through the leadership roles. These roles include play leaders and eco-council. Pupils' horizons are broadened through taking part in a range of activities, such as sporting and musical events. Leaders ensure that these opportunities are open to all pupils.

What Ofsted says the school should do next

  • Leaders need to further develop staff expertise in checking and deepening pupils' understanding so gaps and misconceptions can be addressed effectively.
  • Leaders should continue to develop pupils' writing by embedding their approach to accurate and well-sequenced letter formation and spelling.

From Ofsted's report card (inspection 24 February 2026). Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's February 2026 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

This is a happy, inclusive school where children thrive in a calm, respectful environment. Staff know pupils well, form trusting relationships, and have high expectations for all learners - including those who are disadvantaged or have special needs. Parents praise the school's genuine commitment to helping their children achieve, belong and develop into responsible, respectful citizens.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils show respectful behaviour, curiosity and confidence in lessons, taking pride in sharing their learning
  • Above-average phonics outcomes and well-matched tasks help pupils access the curriculum successfully
  • Broad, ambitious curriculum with skilled teaching that explains concepts clearly and builds on prior learning
  • Strong inclusion practices ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND progress well from their starting points
  • Exciting range of clubs and enrichment activities that nurture pupils' talents and interests

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing development needs strengthening, particularly letter formation and spelling in some pupils
  • Staff need to check pupils' understanding more consistently to identify and address knowledge gaps quicker
  • Some pupils in Key Stage 1 need more support to develop and rehearse their ideas orally before writing

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs, sporting events, music celebration events, singing at next-door nursery school, community charitable initiatives, visits to local mosque

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School is a welcoming school where pupils achieve well and are ready for the next stages in their education. The school has created a calm, kind atmosphere with strong safeguarding and high expectations for all pupils.

At a Glance

2.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

43 responses
Would recommend95%
Child is happy95%
Feels safe98%
Well behaved98%
Bullying dealt with (of parents with a view)67%
Kept informed98%
Handles concerns (of parents who raised one)97%

Source: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools

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Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near All Saints CofE Aided Infant School.

  • All Saints Tilford Wraparound CareAt the school · Not yet graded
  • 360 Club990m away · Not yet graded
  • SCL @ Waverley Abbey C of E990m away · Not yet graded

Term dates

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.

Getting There

Bus Stops

Shepherds Way (adj)
746m · 12 min walk

Free school transport

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Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
4
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Your chances of a place at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

89 pupils

90 places

1 spare place in 2025

2025, DfE school capacity data

Area Demand Pressure - Farnham

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,208
Projected new pupils:302

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Farnham

Across Surrey council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

13,004

Applications

11,426

Got 1st preference

89.8%

Got preferred school

98.7%

All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.

This school: Every first choice offered

Inspection History(5)

24 February 2026Report card
Inclusion
Curriculum & teaching
Achievement
Attendance & behaviour
Personal development
Early years
Leadership & governance
21 September 2021
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
30 June 2010

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

12

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

14.3%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

Specific Learning Difficulty5
Social, Emotional & Mental Health4
Speech, Language & Communication3
EHC Plan
SEN Support

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
77.4%
Asian
4.8%
Mixed
4.8%
Unclassified
6.0%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals2.4%
English as Additional Language9.5%

84

Total Pupils

41

Boys

43

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

9

Teachers

9.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£37,843

Mean salary

2026 data

School Funding

£6,366

Per pupil

£545k

Total funding

£5k

Pupil premium

Deprivation£5,938
EAL funding£11,160
Lump sum£153,698

2025-26 financial year allocations

Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.7%

Overall absence

3.4%

Persistent absence

59

Enrolments

Authorised2.9%
Unauthorised0.7%
Persistent (10%+)3.4%
Severe (50%+)0.0%

Absence trend

2.6%
18/19
1.6%
20/21
5.3%
21/22
5.3%
22/23
4.6%
23/24
3.7%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

Questions parents ask about All Saints CofE Aided Infant School

What is All Saints CofE Aided Infant School's Ofsted rating?

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2021, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

No fixed boundary. When All Saints CofE Aided Infant School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

Is it hard to get a place at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.

How many pupils go to All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School has around 84 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.

What is attendance like at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

3.7% of sessions were missed at All Saints CofE Aided Infant School in 2024/25. 3.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).

How do I apply to All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints CofE Aided Infant School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.

Does All Saints CofE Aided Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: All Saints Tilford Wraparound Care (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.

How many road collisions happen near All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).

Where is All Saints CofE Aided Infant School?

All Saints CofE Aided Infant School is at Tilford Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DA.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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