Hale Nursery & Primary Academy, Farnham

From the headteacher's welcome: "We therefore cater for nursery, infant and junior children on our large versatile site. At Hale Nursery & Primary Academy Farnham, we pride ourselves on being a warm and open school with the highest expectations for all the children. Our school vision of 'Inspired to Learn' filters into every aspect of school life."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, running and guitar.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Hale Nursery & Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (68% in reading, 68% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Hale Nursery & Primary Academy as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 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 Hale Nursery & Primary Academy are Folly Hill Infant Academy (0.4 miles); William Cobbett Primary School (1.1 miles); William Cobbett Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 78% reading, 66% maths); and Potters Gate CofE Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 81% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hale Nursery & Primary Academy.

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy is one of 9 schools run by The Kite Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 49 pupils (20.2%) received SEN support and 20 (8.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hale Nursery & Primary Academy had 15 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 Farnham Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hale School (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76).

In 2024/25, Hale Nursery & Primary Academy issued 4 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hale Nursery & Primary Academy are Farnham Heath End (0.9 miles) and All Hallows Catholic School (1.2 miles).