Fernhurst Primary School, Haslemere

In its own words: "At Fernhurst Primary School, we believe that every child has the right to an education and to feel safe and nurtured. Below, you will find more details about how we do this as a school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "These are key aspects to life at Fernhurst. We ensure that children receive a range of hands-on learning opportunities and we are proud of the successes our children have because of their time at school."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2024, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Fernhurst Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 69% in West Sussex and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Fernhurst Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fernhurst Primary School are Camelsdale Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 82% maths); Shottermill Infant School (2.7 miles, Good); Shottermill Junior School (2.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); and St Bartholomew's CofE Aided Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 75% maths).

Fernhurst Primary School is one of 17 schools run by University of Chichester (multi) Academy Trust, an academy trust.

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fernhurst Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).

11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (8%).

Fernhurst Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Haslemere Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fernhurst School (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).

In 2024/25, Fernhurst Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.