Farmor's School, Fairford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Farmor's School creates a welcoming 'one big family' environment where pupils are proud to attend and enjoy their learning. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, helping them participate fully in school life with excellent attendance rates. A wide range of activities including sports, music, drama and outdoor adventures ensures every pupil can develop their talents and build confidence.
Key Strengths
- High proportion of pupils securing GCSE grade 4 in English and mathematics, consistently above national average
- Low suspension rates and calm, orderly school environment with high expectations of behaviour
- Strong inclusion support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, with particularly high attendance
- Well-designed personal development programme with diverse extra-curricular activities
- Effective mental health support and strong partnerships with external agencies
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not always identify gaps in pupils' learning precisely enough, and staff do not consistently remedy these gaps
- Some adaptations for pupils with SEND are not made consistently enough, which sometimes hinders learning
- Leaders do not always use participation data precisely enough to strengthen the extra-curricular programme
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
outdoor activities programme, visits to historic places including Bletchley Park, sports, concert band, adventure residential trips, debating society, environmental group, primary school cross-country event, work experience, visiting speakers programme
Farmor's School is a secondary school in Fairford, Gloucestershire that provides a broad and balanced curriculum with strong support for all learners. Pupils achieve well and are well-prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.3
Avg class size
49
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,067 pupils
1,124 capacity
57 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Fairford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Fairford
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,972
Applications
6,678
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.56804%
Overall absence
22.13115%
Persistent absence
854
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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