St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, Farnham
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 8 in Farnham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery in detail
Getting a place at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 45 families put St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery as their first choice and 102 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery are Walsh CofE Infant School (0.7 miles); Walsh CofE Junior School (0.7 miles, 38% reading, 44% maths); Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School (1 mile, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Park Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths).
Walsh CofE Infant SchoolWalsh CofE Junior SchoolAsh Grange Nursery and Primary SchoolPark Primary School
Who goes there
12.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (65%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 19 (10.9%) 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 autism.
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery has a SEN unit for autism: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Staffing
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ash Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cardinals (adjacent), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery issued 16 suspensions, 11.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery are Ash Manor School (0.4 miles) and Alderwood School (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
21.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
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 St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery.
- Complete St PaulsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 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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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
90 pupils
90 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Farnham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Farnham
Across Surrey council
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: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
20.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery has a SEN unit for autism: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
84
Boys
90
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
24.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,620
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,226
Per pupil
£759k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
16.7%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
Questions parents ask about St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery
What is St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
Classes at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery has around 174 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery have specialist SEN provision?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery has a SEN unit for autism: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
6.8% of sessions were missed at St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery in 2024/25. 16.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Complete St Pauls (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery's term dates?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Surrey. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 28 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Tuesday 21 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 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 St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery?
St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is at East Ring, The Cardinals, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1EF.
Sources: Surrey term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)