Farley Hill Primary School, Arborfield Green
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a happy, caring school where children love learning and playing together. Teachers focus strongly on reading and build a broad curriculum that develops confident learners. The school offers plenty of enrichment activities and helps every child - especially those with additional needs - feel included and supported.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching with well-trained staff and books matched to pupils' learning needs - most pupils become confident, fluent readers
- Well-planned curriculum with knowledge and skills carefully sequenced from early years to Year 6
- Pupils with special educational needs are identified quickly and given appropriate support so they are fully involved in school life
- Calm and orderly behaviour with effective support for pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour
- Excellent personal development provision helping pupils understand difference and prepare for life in modern Britain
Areas for Improvement
- In some areas, teachers' subject knowledge and choice of learning tasks do not challenge pupils as effectively as they could - occasionally pupils could learn even stronger
- Attendance has been lower than desired, though recent improvements are being made
- Some teaching and activities do not challenge pupils effectively in certain subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, yoga, cooking clubs, trips, before and after school wraparound care
Farley Hill Primary School has successfully maintained the standards from its previous good rating. Pupils are happy, safe, and enjoy a broad curriculum that helps them develop as confident learners.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
127 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 97% to 87%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 87%.
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
9
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
358 pupils
365 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Arborfield Green
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Arborfield Green
Admissions Demand - Wokingham
Places available
2,332
Applications
1,842
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Wokingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.90531%
Overall absence
15.5102%
Persistent absence
245
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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